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Deceased taxpayer's brokerage statement, who files the return?

montague
Level 2

Decedent received brokerage statement for 2021. I tried to file decedent's tax return and received error due to date of death (2020), of course.  Should I file form 1099-DIV with TOD as recipient?  Can TOD sign on behalf of decedent on Form 1096?

I've only dealt with surviving spouses.  Child / parent situation is new for me.

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IRonMaN
Level 15

Dead people no longer earn income once they die.  Sounds like you or somebody will need to file a 1041.


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montague
Level 2

IRonMaN, thank you

IRonMaN
Level 15

You betcha!


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BobKamman
Level 15

If it was a TOD account, sales and income after death automatically belong to the designated beneficiary and should be reported on that individual's return.  No 1041 involved.  Should the decedent file a 1099?  They aren't going to put him in jail if he doesn't.  

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