Yardley CPA Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 I'm wondering if anyone prepares a final return even if the deceased taxpayer had gross income below the filing requirement amount? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jainen Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 >>deceased taxpayer had gross income below the filing requirement<< Same issues as for a living person. Will the family be more comfortable avoiding an IRS reminder? Do they want to get past the statute of limitations? Did a short period of employment trigger EIC? Kids or ex-wife snooping around? You know, whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfassett Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Always! For the reasons jainen mentions. And it serves notice to the IRS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry D EA Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 Agree, file the final return for all the above reasons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 Yes, especially if they've been filing in previous years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yardley CPA Posted February 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 Thanks...I normally do as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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