What is a Final income tax return for the deceased?
The final income tax return for a deceased person covers all income earned from January 1 through the date of death and is filed on Form 1040 by the executor or surviving spouse. The return is due by April 15 of the following year, with the word "DECEASED" and the date of death written at the top. The full standard deduction applies for the year regardless of when death occurred. Refunds owed to the estate require Form 1310. Executors should review all available deductions, including the Sell your home capital gains exclusion, medical expenses, and charitable contributions made before death.
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