Get Form 1310

Can I e-file Form 1310? A return containing Form 1310 can only be e-filed in certain circumstances. For Form 1310 to be generated, the Date of Death field on screen 1 must be entered to indicate the taxpayer is deceased, there must be a refund, and screen 1310 must be entered.

If you are claiming a refund on behalf of a deceased taxpayer, you must file Form 1310 if: You are NOT a surviving spouse filing an original or amended joint return with the decedent; and You are NOT a personal representative (defined later) filing, for the decedent, an original Form 1040, 1040-SR, 1040A, 1040EZ, ...

You must provide the IRS with a copy of the death certificate or copy of the formal notification from the appropriate government office.

Form 1310 can be used by a deceased taxpayer's personal representative, surviving spouse, or anyone who is in charge of the decedent's property in order to claim a refund that was due to the taxpayer at the time of death. If a personal representative has been appointed, they must sign the tax return.

Write the name of the decedent, the date of death and the decedent's social security number. Write the name of the person claiming refund with his social security. Then write the address and related details on this section of the form.

If you are claiming a refund on behalf of a deceased taxpayer, you must file Form 1310 if: You are NOT a surviving spouse filing an original or amended joint return with the decedent; and You are NOT a personal representative (defined later) filing, for the decedent, an original Form 1040, 1040-SR, 1040A, 1040EZ, ...

Form 1310 can be used by a deceased taxpayer's personal representative, surviving spouse, or anyone who is in charge of the decedent's property in order to claim a refund that was due to the taxpayer at the time of death. If a personal representative has been appointed, they must sign the tax return.

Form 1310 cannot be e-filed. You can prepare the form and then mail it in to the same IRS Service Center as the decedent's tax return would be mailed to. You would complete the form as their personal representative.

Can a tax return for a deceased taxpayer be e-filed? Yes, it can. Whether e-filed or filed on paper, be sure to write deceased after the taxpayer's name. If paper filed, also include the taxpayer's date of death across the top of the return.