personal representative
The personal representative is responsible for filing any final individual income tax return(s) and the estate tax return of the decedent when due.

Is responsible for collecting federal taxes?

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is the revenue service of the United States federal government, which is responsible for collecting taxes and administering the Internal Revenue Code, the main body of the federal statutory tax law.

Who is responsible for the information on a tax return?

According to the IRS, all taxpayers are responsible for the information on their own tax returns. This holds true whether you hire a paid preparer, use a personal or corporate accountant, use tax software, or file your taxes yourself.

Who is responsible for paying federal employment tax?

In addition, if the employer refuses to withhold employment taxes from these wages and the IRS is unable to collect the employment taxes from the employer, the employee still has the responsibility to pay income tax and is ultimately responsible for his/her share of the FICA tax. Evasion of Employment Taxes Carries a Price

Do you have to pay to file a federal tax return?

Fees to file your federal return are prohibited: No participant in the Free File Program will charge you anything to file your federal tax return, if you quality for a Free File offer. You will not be asked to buy any products or services in exchange for having your Federal tax return prepared by the Free File program participant.

Who is responsible for paying a deceased person’s taxes?

An executor is responsible for three main tasks that should be completed in this order: identifying assets, paying off debts, and distributing any remaining assets to heirs and beneficiaries. The executor must also file tax returns and pay any resulting tax bill.