My mother died do I need to file her taxes?

I have my mothers information in my possession. Does somebody need to file her taxes?

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Yes. When a taxpayer passes away, usually the executor of that person's will/estate is responsible for filing their final year tax return.

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how do I start my deceased mother in law taxes

Was she married?

my dad preceded her in death

Yes. When a taxpayer passes away, usually the executor of that person's will/estate is responsible for filing their final year tax return.

See IRS Pub 559 for how to file a final tax return for a deceased person.

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