If I have claimed my mother as a dependent how do i convey to the irs that she has died but we supported her for over 1/2 of the year?

[Patrice · Accepted solution]

Yes, you will have to indicate in your tax return in the dependent section that your mother passed away in 2016.  (see attached screenshot)

Note: Although your mother passed away in 2016 you would still state that she lived with you all year in TurboTax (see attached screenshot)

[maggie2-]

where is attached screen  sheet

[Patrice]

see above

[maggie2-]

ok but the irs rejected the claim because her ssn  was locked because of her death. how can she be declared as a dependent without her son ?

[maggie2-]

sorry, that was without her social security number not son

[Patrice]

You have the option to print and file a paper return because the IRS will not accept the return electronically because the social security number was locked.