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April 14, 2025
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I am filing for a taxpayer who passed away in January 2025. Why does TurboTax say they owe estimated taxes?

  • April 14, 2025
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Where on the Form 1040 dos it show that I am filing for someone who is deceased?

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April 14, 2025

You will indicate the person has passed in the my info section.  Follow these steps to enter:

 

  • Sign into TurboTax
  • Select My Info
  • Continue until you see, "Let's check other situations"
  • Select "I am preparing this return for the person, who has passed away
  • Enter the date they passed away (see screenshot below)

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