I need to file a decedent return on my father who died January 2019. What form do I use and can I use TurboTax to efile?

Yes, I used TurboTax to file a decedent return for my mom this year. It was easy and I was able to e-file.

In the Personal Info section, when you fill out your father's info, look for a checkbox that says "this person passed away" or similar (cannot recall the exact wording). TurboTax will walk you through the rest of it.

Yes, the IRS will allow tax returns for deceased taxpayers (also called decedent returns) to be e-filed.

Before you file a decedent return, make sure the Social Security Administration has been notified of the taxpayer's death. You can either go to their website or call 1-800-772-1213.  

Many (but not all) states allow decedent tax returns to be e-filed as well. We'll let you know when you get ready to e-file the state return.