If a 90 year old person passed away in 2021 and had earnings of $3000.00 in 2020, do his children have to file a return for him?

[carolsbirds]

My mother passed away in 2019.  I had to file for 2018 as usual, and then in 2019 I filed for her estate (the year she passed away).  She only had social security and a bit of interest from a bank account.  So if the 90 year old has filed each year, family would need to continue and file for the year he/she was living, then for the year he/she passed away as the estate of ....

[RayW7]

I am very sorry for your loss.

If the deceased person didn’t receive much income in the final year of life, less than $12,400 for someone who was single and under 65, and less than $24,800 for someone who was married filing jointly, you don’t have to file a federal income tax return for the deceased. This minimum threshold is also called the "standard deduction.

Even if a return isn’t required, you should consider filling one anyway if a refund is coming. A refund may be due if tax was withheld from the deceased person’s salary, pension, or annuity.

If you've had a death in the family, TurboTax can help you prepare and file the family member's final tax return.

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Death in the Family - TurboTax Tax Tips & Videos

[Irene2805]

I'm sorry for your loss.

For 2019:

• You would have to file a personal return for your mother if she was 65 or older and her federal gross income was $14,050 or more.  Include her income up until the date of death.
• You would also have to file an estate return (form 1041) if there was income of $600 or more from the date of death until the end of the year.

@carolsbirds