File ITR for Deceased Parent: Know How to Register as Legal Heir

File ITR for Deceased Parent: Know How to Register as Legal Heir

Filing the Income Tax Return is the responsibility of every eligible taxpayer. But what if the taxpayer has passed away? Can their legal heir still file their ITR? Many people do not know that income tax still needs to be filed even after a person has passed away. If your parent has died but had some income in the same financial year, their tax return must still be filed. However, to do this, you need to prove your relationship with the deceased person and that you are actually their legal heir. Let us understand how we can file an ITR and claim a refund for a deceased parent.