Decedents - How to File
Dependents
Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
Filing Requirements
Filing Status
100

______ is usually appointed by the court if no will exists, if no executor was named in the will, or if the named executor can't or won't serve.

What is an Administrator.

100

 The term “dependent” means:

What is

A qualifying child, or

• A qualifying relative.

100

If your ITIN wasn’t included on at least one U.S. federal tax return for the last 3 consecutive tax years, it expires on _______ of the third consecutive tax year, and must be renewed before being used again on a U.S. federal tax return.

What is December 31.

100

__________ is all income you receive in the form of money, goods, property, and services that isn’t exempt from tax.

What is Gross income.

100

To qualify for head of household status, you must pay more than half of the cost of _________ for the year.

What is keeping up a home.

200

The personal representative must attach a copy of the __________ to the return(s) showing they were appointed as the personal representative, if not previously submitted.

What is court certificate.

200

If you can be claimed as a dependent by another

taxpayer, you can’t claim anyone else as a

dependent. This falls under what test?

What is the Dependent Taxpayer Test.

200

I don't have an ITIN, "ITIN TO BE REQUESTED" should be written on what forms when SSN or ITIN is requested.

What is 1040-ES or 1040-ES (NR) and Form 4868.

200

You must file a return if your gross income for the year was at least the amount the ___________________.  

What is Filing Requirements Chart for Most Taxpayers.

200

If more than one filing status applies to you, choose the one that will give you the _____ tax.

What is Lowest.

300

Use Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR to file the tax return(s). Write the word DECEASED, the decedent's name, and__________ across the top of the tax return.

What is the date of death.

300

What is the combined number of tests for:

 To Be a Qualifying Child & To Be a Qualifying Relative

What is nine.

300

The passport isn’t a stand-alone document for certain dependents ___________ is present.

What is if no date of entry into the United States. 

300

If you didn’t live with your spouse at the end of 2025 (or on the date your spouse died) and your gross income was at least $5, you must file a return ____________________

What is regardless of your age.

300

There are ______types of relief from joint responsibility available.

What is three.

400

Write the decedent's name in the name field and the ______________ and address in the address field

What is personal representative's name.

400

The term “adopted child” includes a child who was lawfully placed with you for______

What is legal adoption.

400

How many acceptable documents can be used to verify identity and your connection to a foreign status. 

What is Thirteen.

400

Gross income includes gains, but not losses, reported on Form 8949 or ___________.

What is Schedule D.

400

You will generally pay more combined tax on ___________ than you would on a joint return

What is separate returns.

500

If an individual died after the close of the tax year, but before the return for that year was filed, the return for the year just closed ______ be the final return.

What is won't.

500

What is the Age test for a dependent?

(Need complete answer) 

Under age 19 at the end of the year and younger than you (or your spouse if filing jointly);

•A student under age 24 at the end of the year and younger than you (or your spouse if filing jointly); or

• Permanently and totally disabled at any time during the year, regardless of age.

500

What documents are used for Proof of U.S. residency for applicants who are dependents under 6 years of age . 

What is A valid U.S. medical record, U.S school record, U.S. state identification card, or U.S. visa thatmeets all supporting documentation requirements.

500

Even if you don’t have to file, you should file a tax return if you can get money back. Provide three examples on when this could happen. 

What is a:

  1. You had income tax withheld from your pay.
  2. You made estimated tax payments for the year or had any of your overpayment for last year applied to this year’s estimated tax.
  3. You qualify for the earned income credit. See Pub. 596 for more information.
  4. You qualify for the additional child tax credit. See Schedule 8812 (Form 1040) for more information.
  5. You qualify for the refundable American opportunity credit. See Form 8863.
  6. You qualify for the premium tax credit. See Form 8962.


500

List the community property states. 

What is Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin.