1 Software, such as Intuit's TurboTax, typically costs between $20-$90, depending on the complexity of your returns and whether you need to complete a state return. 2  During the past two years, retail discounts during February and March have been common. 3  An online version, Web TurboTax, is also available. If your income is less than $50,000, you may qualify for Free File, a partnership between the IRS and the Free File Alliance, which should let you e-file your taxes for free.
What are Beneficiary Identification Codes (BIC)? BICs indicate the type of benefits a Social Security claimant receives and are used as Medicare claim numbers. These codes are not assigned to a claim number until the claimant applies for Social Security benefits. For example, if the Social Security number of the Primary Claimant is 999-99-9999 and they apply for retirement benefits, their BIC is A and their claim number is 999-99-9999A. Source Code.
When someone dies there are many arrangements to make, including letting Social Security know to terminate the deceased personâs benefits. The Social Security death notification should be made as soon as possible after the personâs death. In most cases, the funeral home will report the Medicare beneficiaryâs death to Social Security. If you want them to do that, you will need to give the deceasedâs Social Security number to the funeral director so he or she can make the report. Reporting a death to Social Security To report the death of a Medicare beneficiary, a family member or person responsible for the care of the beneficiary may call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213. You must have the beneficiaryâs Social Security number available when you make this call. TTY users should call 1-800-325-0778. Representatives are available Monday through Friday, from 7AM to 7PM. In most cases, the funeral home will report the Medicare beneficiaryâs death to Social Security.  Reporting a death to Social Security