Tax Return for Deceased Mother

[KarenR3]

I just received a Form 3531 from the IRS for my mother's tax return (she passed June 2024) which I submitted using TurboTax.  The Form 3531 states:  "we require a power of attorney or court certificate in all instances when someone other than the taxpayer is signing the return."  I am unsure what I need to do.  Ant advice would be most appreciated,

[Bsch4477]

IRS requirements for filing a return for a decedent are here. 

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/how-to-file-a-final-tax-return-for-someone-who-has-passed-away#:~:text=....

[fanfare]

In your situation you have to paper file, and attach the court documents.

@KarenR3 

[KarenR3]

Thank you .. looks like I need submit a Form 1310 .. have been back and forth with the IRS on this .. Thanks again!!