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🔍 IRS Business Rule IND-035
This guide explains what to do when you need to verify the date of death information related to a tax return.
⚠️ Before You Begin
Make sure you have access to the tax return information so you can confirm the date of death entered is correct.
📊 Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Verify the date of death in the tax return
Use this when you need to confirm the date of death entered matches the correct information.
Verify that the date of death entered in the tax return is correct.
Step 2: If the return information is correct, contact Social Security
Use this when the tax return is correct, but Social Security records may need updating.
If the information in the return is correct have the surviving spouse contact the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213 to correct the Social Security Administration records.
Step 3: Allow time for the update to process
Use this when you need to know how long it takes for updates to reflect in IRS e-File.
This process takes approximately two weeks for the information to be updated in the IRS e-File database.
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