I am filing for deceased taxpayer. On screen that asks for State issued ID; does turbo tax want decedents ID or person filing ID?

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June 3, 2019
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Best answer by MichaelDC

I'm very sorry for your loss. You need to use the deceased persons ID because even though they are no longer here, you are still filing their return. I hope that helps.

Please feel free to post any additional details or questions in the comment section.

MichaelDCAnswer

Employee

I'm very sorry for your loss. You need to use the deceased persons ID because even though they are no longer here, you are still filing their return. I hope that helps.

Please feel free to post any additional details or questions in the comment section.

krwhite67Author

Very helpful. Thank you!

Debbiecr

What if the ID card for the deceased taxpayer has expired? My mom passed away in January 2023 and her ID expired at the end of January 2023 so is no longer valid.

TomK2023

You should be able to indicate that your mother is deceased within the software to fulﬁll this requirement.

I'm very sorry for your loss.

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Debbiecr

I did indicate that she is deceased in the return but the state efiling is requiring an ID to be input. Since hers is expired and I am claiming her refund, can I use my ID? I filed proof of her death when I filed her 2022 return so I want to efile this year.

AmyC

Employee

A deceased person only files one tax return after death for their final year. Anything after that is an estate return. You should not be filing a 2022 and a 2023 for a taxpayer, that is not correct. For additional assistance, please refer to Publication 559, Survivors, Executors, and Administrators.

I am very sorry for your loss.

@Debbiecr

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