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April 5, 2025
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How do I sign the tax return if I'm preparing for a deceased taxpayer?

  • April 5, 2025
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I am the sole heir and executor of my fathers estate. Do I sign his name where the taxpayer signs?

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AmyC
Employee
April 5, 2025

If you are mailing it in, yes. You will sign your name, POA, his name. You can efile a deceased return. The IRS has a quick  How Do I File a Deceased Person interactive assistant. It is very detailed and may give you additional information. You may need to file an estate return as well.

I am very sorry for your loss.

 

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