File an estate or trust return for someone who has died

How to file an estate or trust return on behalf of someone who has died.

Notify us of the death

Before you can file a final income tax return for someone who has died, you need to notify us of the death.

You will need the IRD number of the trust or estate.

If you do not have an IRD number for the trust or estate, please apply for one.

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