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posted Jun 6, 2019 12:37:25 AM

My son passed away last year and I just did his taxes. Do I sign it or leave it blank when submitting it?

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Expert Alumni
Jun 6, 2019 12:37:27 AM

I'm very sorry for your loss.  You should sign it, as his representative.  If it is not signed, the IRS does not consider it as having been filed.

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Expert Alumni
Jun 6, 2019 12:37:27 AM

I'm very sorry for your loss.  You should sign it, as his representative.  If it is not signed, the IRS does not consider it as having been filed.