Does the estate need another tax return before final probate? | NC

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Q: How do I know whether the estate needs another tax return before the final probate accounting is filed? A: You look at whether the estate earned any taxable income after death during the most recent tax period, and whether any required return is still open for either the deceased person or the estate. An estate is treated as a separate taxpayer for income received after death, so interest,…