The Death of a Loved One is Extremely Difficult
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The death of a loved one is extremely difficult. This information should help so at least their final tax return will not be a nightmare. After the death of your spouse, their final tax return (Form 1040) should be filed the following April 15th after their death. The preparer will check a box on the front of the tax return. This informs the IRS that your spouse has passed. their income, up to their death, will be reported on this year’s tax return. If there is income after their death, interest income, ETC., it will be reported on another tax return (Form 1040). If you would like more information please contact us at (702)893-9500.
About the author:
Ken R. Ashworth
Founding Attorney of Ken R. Ashworth & Associates
Ken R. Ashworth is the Founding Attorney of Ashworth Law in Henderson, Nevada. He focuses his practice on asset protection, business litigation, estate planning, and tax litigation. Ashworth has practiced law since 1992 and is admitted to the State Bar of Nevada. He earned his J.D. from Pepperdine University School of Law in Malibu, California, in 1990. His work includes advising clients on legal matters involving businesses, estates, asset protection, and tax disputes.
