[header] How to file taxes for a deceased person [title] Collect the person's income reporting forms. [step] Gather the income reporting forms that have been mailed to the deceased person, called the decedent. This includes w-2s , 1099s and interest statements.
These forms are usually sent after january 31 for the previous year and should arrive by the end of february. If you aren't sure you have all the necessary forms, submit an information request to the irs to obtain all tax forms for the decedent.