filing 1041 with 1099 that used the decedent's social security number

[remuller32]

I am required to file a 1041.  I have received many 1099's that used the decedent's social security number.  I have contacted the entities that issued these and none will revise the 1099 since the accounts were in the decedent's name and not the estate's name.  Is there a procedure I should follow in completing this so that the income can be tracked to the 1041 by the IRS?

[M-MTax]

You can report the 1099s on the decedent's return as having been received as a nominee for the estate. The decedent then issues corresponding 1099s to the estate. It's a fairly simple and relatively common practice.

[remuller32]

Thank you for your response.  I will be using Turbotax business to file this return.  Will I be able to do this on their software generated return?

[M-MTax]

Pretty sure you can because TT Business allows you to create your own 1099s and issue them.

[remuller32]

Wonderful!  Thank you so much!