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My father passed away in 2017. There was an income of $4800 to the estate in 2018. Do I need to file a return for the year 2018?

 
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My father passed away in 2017. There was an income of $4800 to the estate in 2018. Do I need to file a return for the year 2018?

Yes, if the estate had income greater than $600, you need to file a tax return for it.

You will need to use TurboTax Business to complete form 1041 for the estate tax return.

Follow this link for product information: TurboTax Business

I am sorry for the loss of your father.  

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My father passed away in 2017. There was an income of $4800 to the estate in 2018. Do I need to file a return for the year 2018?

Yes, if the estate had income greater than $600, you need to file a tax return for it.

You will need to use TurboTax Business to complete form 1041 for the estate tax return.

Follow this link for product information: TurboTax Business

I am sorry for the loss of your father.  

My father passed away in 2017. There was an income of $4800 to the estate in 2018. Do I need to file a return for the year 2018?

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