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Publication 559 Contents Survivors, Executors, and Administrators What's New Cat. No. 15107U Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service For use in preparing 2012 Returns ..................

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How to fill out pub 559:

1. Begin by obtaining a copy of the Publication 559, Survivors, Executors, and Administrators, which is provided by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
2. Read through the publication carefully to understand its purpose and the information it requires.
3. Gather all relevant documentation, such as the deceased person's tax returns, financial statements, and records of any assets they owned.
4. Start by filling out the basic information section, which includes the decedent's name, Social Security number, and date of death.
5. Proceed to the inventory section, where you will need to list all the assets owned by the deceased, including real estate, bank accounts, investments, and personal property.
6. Provide detailed descriptions and estimated values for each asset, as required by the publication.
7. If the deceased individual owned any business interests, partnerships, or shares in closely-held corporations, provide the necessary information in the appropriate sections.
8. Next, move on to the liability section, where you will disclose any outstanding debts, mortgages, or other obligations that the decedent had at the time of their death.
9. Ensure that you accurately calculate the total value of the estate by subtracting the liabilities from the assets.
10. If the estate is subject to estate tax, refer to the publication for guidance on how to determine and pay the tax owed.

Who needs pub 559:

1. Individuals who are responsible for handling the affairs of a deceased person, such as survivors, executors, and administrators, need Publication 559.
2. Survivors who are transferring ownership of assets or settling the final tax matters for the deceased will find this publication helpful.
3. Executors and administrators who have been appointed by a court to handle the distribution of assets and debts of a deceased person's estate can benefit from the information in Publication 559.

Overall, anyone involved in the settlement of an estate and who needs guidance on filling out the necessary forms and understanding the tax implications should refer to Publication 559.

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Publication 559 is a document issued by the IRS that provides information on how to fill out tax forms related to surviving spouses and estates.

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Publication 559 provides instructions on how to fill out the necessary tax forms for surviving spouses and estates. It is important to carefully follow the instructions provided.

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The purpose of Publication 559 is to assist surviving spouses and executors of estates in properly reporting and filing their taxes.

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