We're sorry for your friend's loss. As the person passed away in early 2022, his tax return for the year 2021 would be done as if he is alive. When filing the tax return for 2022, follow the steps outlined below: When starting the return process, select Someone Else to the question Let’s get started. Who are you preparing this return for?Enter the name of the deceased and indicate that you're preparing the return for someone who has passed awayEnter their date of death, then select ContinueComplete the next sections of their return until you reach Let's get the rest of your personal info, where you'll need to provide additional personal information for the deceased. Select Continue once you've completed this sectionAnswer questions about their residency, then select ContinueBecause a final return needs to be signed and mailed in, you'll then be asked for your mailing address and contact information. Be sure to enter your name under Care ofSelect Continue on each screen until completedFor more information on how to file taxes for a deceased person watch our TurboTax video- Filing a final return for deceased individual.For more information visit our TurboTax FAQ- Can I prepare a return with TurboTax for someone who has died? Thank you for using TurboTax.

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My friend's Dad passed away in early 2022. Do I complete his 2021 tax return as if he is alive? Does the executor sign the return?

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March 19, 2022
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We're sorry for your friend's loss. As the person passed away in early 2022, his tax return for the year 2021 would be done as if he is alive. When filing the tax return for 2022, follow the steps outlined below:

When starting the return process, select Someone Else to the question Let’s get started. Who are you preparing this return for?
Enter the name of the deceased and indicate that you're preparing the return for someone who has passed away
Enter their date of death, then select Continue
Complete the next sections of their return until you reach Let's get the rest of your personal info, where you'll need to provide additional personal information for the deceased. Select Continue once you've completed this section
Answer questions about their residency, then select Continue
Because a final return needs to be signed and mailed in, you'll then be asked for your mailing address and contact information. Be sure to enter your name under Care of
Select Continue on each screen until completed

For more information on how to file taxes for a deceased person watch our TurboTax video- Filing a final return for deceased individual.

For more information visit our TurboTax FAQ- Can I prepare a return with TurboTax for someone who has died?

Thank you for using TurboTax.

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jk-542Answer

We're sorry for your friend's loss. As the person passed away in early 2022, his tax return for the year 2021 would be done as if he is alive. When filing the tax return for 2022, follow the steps outlined below:

When starting the return process, select Someone Else to the question Let’s get started. Who are you preparing this return for?
Enter the name of the deceased and indicate that you're preparing the return for someone who has passed away
Enter their date of death, then select Continue
Complete the next sections of their return until you reach Let's get the rest of your personal info, where you'll need to provide additional personal information for the deceased. Select Continue once you've completed this section
Answer questions about their residency, then select Continue
Because a final return needs to be signed and mailed in, you'll then be asked for your mailing address and contact information. Be sure to enter your name under Care of
Select Continue on each screen until completed