Question
Taxpayer Died with only SS income
The taxpayer passed in 2022, she only had 15k of social security income. Does a final tax return need to be filed? And if so, can it be filed electronically since it doesn't have any income?
A follow up question has to deal with her estate, she had a very limited estate but her brother opened up probate because there was a potential for a lawsuit on her death. He is not going pursing any legal action and wishes to close out the estate. Does a 1041 have to be filed for 2022 with zeros down the form, since probate was opened?
