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What is form 56 in the government system?

You may use Form 56 to: Provide notification to the IRS of the creation or termination of a fiduciary relationship under section 6903. Give notice of qualification under section 6036.

Who must file form 56?

An individual or entity that is willing to accept fiduciary responsibility for tax matters must file an IRS Form 56, Notice Concerning Fiduciary Relationship to be able to act as the taxpayer with the IRS.

Does a surviving spouse have to file form 56?

If theres no surviving spouse, then you must file Form 56, Notice Concerning Fiduciary Relationship, letting the IRS know that you are the person responsible for the final tax return. However, surviving spouses can file a joint return in the year of death, no matter when the spouse died.

Can you submit IRS documents online?

Yes, you can file an original Form 1040 series tax return electronically using any filing status. Filing your return electronically is faster, safer, and more accurate than mailing your tax return because its transmitted electronically to the IRS computer systems.

How do I get a direct line to the IRS?

Contact an IRS customer service representative to correct any agency errors by calling 800-829-1040 (see telephone assistance for hours of operation).

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