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IRS Account Access: Need help updating deceased father's account after closure

My fathers account just got closed today and I need to update his information. Anyone know the steps I need to take? This is really urgent and I don't want to mess anything up with the IRS.

Andre Rousseau

For a deceased taxpayer's account, you'll need to submit Form 56 (Notice Concerning Fiduciary Relationship) to the IRS. You'll also need the death certificate, letters testamentary or court documentation showing you're authorized to act on behalf of the estate. Call the IRS at 800-829-1040 to inform them of the situation. They might require additional forms depending on your specific circumstances.

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Carmen Vega

Thank you so much! Do I need to get the forms notarized?

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Andre Rousseau

Form 56 doesn't need to be notarized, but the court documents usually do. Make sure to keep copies of everything you submit!

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Zoe Stavros

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Jamal Harris

Is this legit? How does it work?

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Zoe Stavros

100% legit! You upload the transcript and it analyzes everything - tells you exactly what you need to do next. Way better than trying to figure it out yourself

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GalaxyGlider

im in the same boat rn. the wait times on the phone are insane 😤

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Mei Wong

Make sure you have power of attorney documentation too! Learned that one the hard way lol

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Carmen Vega

Is that different from the letters testamentary?

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Mei Wong

yep! totally different thing. you need both sometimes depending on the situation

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Liam Sullivan

just went thru this last month. pro tip: call right when they open at 7am EST. way shorter wait times 💯

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Amara Okafor

Sorry for your loss OP. Its rough dealing with bureaucracy at a time like this 😔

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Carmen Vega

thanks, really appreciate the kind words ❤️

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