Do we need to file a final tax return for someone who died? | NC

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Q: Do we need to file a final tax return for someone who died, especially if they were on disability and may not have filed taxes before? A: Not always — a final income tax return is required only if the person was required to file for the year they died based on their income. Being on disability does not automatically mean no return is needed, because some disability benefits can be taxable and…