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How to file returns if person expired

Madhu (Team Member) (155 Points)

23 June 2017

Hello,

One of my friend has been expired recently and he have form-16 for AY-2017-2018. He suppose to get 45K refund from India tax dept.

Can we file tax returns normally as normal case else whether we need to take any extra steps to file returns?

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Dev Kumar (Accounts Manager) (107 Points)
Replied 23 June 2017

ITR can be filed by his legal hier. A proof of legal hier ( attested by gazzetted officer, sarpanch, megistrate) has to be submitted onlline. You can see the process online and select My Request on the Income Tax efiling site.

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CA PRADEEP C B (Prop: Pradeep C & Company Chartered Accountant Palakkad Kerala) (166 Points)
Replied 23 June 2017

his legal representative can file return of income of the deceased. Login to representative 's income tax efiling account. in "my account" option you can add/ register as representative "

Dev Kumar (Accounts Manager) (107 Points)
Replied 23 June 2017

Detailed instructions can be downloaded from the following link:

https://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/eFiling/Portal/StaticPDF/Register_Legal_Heir.pdf

Madhu (Team Member) (155 Points)
Replied 23 June 2017

Hello,

Thanks for your prompt response.

In this case, how income tax dept will choose the mode of payment (check, direct account) for refund?

Dev Kumar (Accounts Manager) (107 Points)
Replied 24 June 2017

Upto a certain amount ( I think it's 50K), refund is credited to bank account directly, more than that will be refunded by cheque.

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Madhu (Team Member) (155 Points)
Replied 24 June 2017

Hello Dev Kumar,

Yes correct. If more than 50k they will issue cheque else directly will deposit in bank account. In this case, if they issue cheque how can i depost in bank as cheque will be in favor of demised person. Even direct deposit also will be in demised person bank account.

Dev Kumar (Accounts Manager) (107 Points)
Replied 24 June 2017

I filed a ITR 3 years back. I think account mentioned was of legal heir and duly signed by hire only. Once you start the process, things will clear itself.