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April 28, 2026
Question

filing for a deceased relative

  • April 28, 2026
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I was filing for my deceased mother and checked the box that she was in fact deceased.

But now I get a letter from the IRS telling my they can process the return and I have to call

them and get instructions to file an identity verification form and send it in then get a response then call them again to do this verification.    Question is why doesn't Turbotax tell you you need this form when

you clearly check that the person is deceased?

    1 reply

    CatinaT1
    Level 15
    April 28, 2026

    The additional verification is random. Here is an FAQ about handling identity verification requests from the IRS.

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