This letter was sent March 27, 2023, from IRS in Austin, to the personal representative of an estate that was closed in August 2021.

“Thank you for the inquiry dated April 15, 2016. We received Form 1040 filed for the decedent and tax period listed above; however, we need more information.

"The required Form 1310 is missing. Please complete, sign and return the form to us at the ddress shown at the top page of this letter. If you are an administrator or executor, check box “B” and send us a copy of the court certificate currently in effect showing your appointment as personal representative.”

What’s interesting is that the return I did in 2020, after receiving an IRS transcript, showed a balance due of more than $7,000, which was paid.