Can I file Form 1310 in TurboTax?

by TurboTax •   321
Updated December 11, 2025 5:55 AM

Yes, you can file IRS Form 1310 in TurboTax to claim the tax refund for a decedent return (a return filed on the behalf of a deceased taxpayer). Select your product for instructions.

TurboTax Online

  • Go to the Personal profile screen.

  • Under Your info select [name] and then select Edit..

  • Continue to the Let's check for some other situations screen.

  • Select I am preparing this return for [name], who has passed away.

  • Provide the date passed away.

  • Go to Form 1310.

  • On the Complete a claim for refund screen, select Yes.

  • Continue through the screens. We'll give you the option of paper-filing the form by itself or including it with the decedent's return when filed.

TurboTax Desktop

  • Open or continue your return.

  • Select Personal Info.

  • Select Passed away before filing this return.

  • Provide the date passed away.

  • Search for form 1310 and select the Jump to link.

  • On the Complete a claim for refund screen, select Yes.

  • Continue through the screens. We'll give you the option of paper-filing the form by itself or including it with the decedent's return when filed.

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