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kare2k13
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Oct 8, 2022 4:07 PM UTC
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filing after a death

My son died early in March of this year.  He lived on SSI with no supplemental income other than my assistance.  Do I need to file a tax return for him in order to make it a record for the government to possibly avoid identity theft?

Critter-3
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Level 15
Oct 8, 2022 4:16 PM UTC

There is no reason to  file a final tax return since he had no taxable income it would not even be accepted by the IRS.  Once SS was notified of the death the IRS was also notified so his SS# was blocked to further filings.

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DoninGA
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DoninGALevel 15
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Oct 8, 2022 4:15 PM UTC

So very sorry for your loss.

If his only income was from Social Security benefits reported on a Form SSA-1099 there is no need for you to file a tax return for him.

The IRS receives information from the Social Security Administration when the death is reported to SSA.  So the IRS knows that the Social Security number is associated with a deceased individual.

    kare2k13Author
    Level 5
    Oct 8, 2022 4:37 PM UTC

    Thank you.  Take care.

    Critter-3
    Critter-3Answer
    Level 15
    Oct 8, 2022 4:16 PM UTC

    There is no reason to  file a final tax return since he had no taxable income it would not even be accepted by the IRS.  Once SS was notified of the death the IRS was also notified so his SS# was blocked to further filings.

      kare2k13Author
      Level 5
      Oct 8, 2022 4:39 PM UTC

      Thank you.  You've been a great help.  Take care.

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