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Level 1
posted Mar 1, 2026 10:08:30 AM

Filing for deceased parent

Hi:

I am filing a return for a deceased parent where there is no will or named personal representative. This is not the final return and there is no refund or payment due for 2025. Do I need to file form 56 and request a EIN to file this return.

I would also like to do this electronically through turbo tax.  Please advise.

Thank you for any help.

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Level 15
Mar 1, 2026 11:45:38 AM

Someone needs to be the personal representative, which is court-appointed, the executor of a will, or anyone in possession of the decedent's property (the latter I would assume applies to you).

 

You can simply prepare the Form 56 and mail it in and then apply for an EIN online for the estate. 

 

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f56.pdf

 

I believe only TurboTax Business supports Form 56.