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Answered on Apr 18, 2022

Question by Nikunj on Apr 18, 2022Hindi

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My father passed away because of Covid last year without filing his tax returns. We want to file his income tax return now. How can we rectify this situation? Can one file tax returns of a dead person? How to go about it? Please inform us at the earliest.

Ans: Yes, you can file the returns of your father. First of all you have to register as his Legal Representative through his Login at Income Tax Portal through submitting the necessary documents. The Income Tax Department then deactivates your father’s login ID from the Income Tax Portal and then you can file the return of your father through your login.

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Hello Sir, My father retired in the year 2000 and his source of income was on Pension and some MIS not coming under any Tax bracket. He has been filing all his ITAX upto the FY 2020-2021 i.e. upto March 2021. He passed away in June 2021. I am getting message (as my phone was registered in with I Tax Deptt) to file returns. Please advise what is to be done ?

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Hello Sir, My father died on 20th may 2022. It took some time to close all his Pension ,FD, SCSS ,LIC ,mutual fund policies. In his 26AS form it shows entries for Pension , FD Mutul Fund and SCSS along with TDS deducted. Is it possible that I fill the return of my father as it so that i can claim the TDS as his income is non taxable and show all interest earned after 20th May and interest given during closer of FD, SCSS and LIC policy in my return and pay the tax.

Ans: I'm sorry for your loss. Dealing with financial matters after the passing of a loved one can be challenging. Here's a simplified explanation of how you can handle this situation:

1. Filing Tax Return for Your Father: As per the Income Tax Act in India, the legal heir is responsible for filing the income tax return on behalf of the deceased person. This return should include the income earned by your father until the date of his death, which includes the Pension, FD, SCSS, and Mutual Fund incomes. If the total income is below the taxable limit, you can claim a refund for the TDS deducted.

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