Detailed procedure for filing a tax return in the case of a deceased individual

Mr. A (died on 1 June 2021).  His tax return is pending to be filed for FY 20-21. For FY 20-21, as Mr. A was alive throughout the year, all his income would be taxable in his hands. Accordingly, will have to get a legal heir registered on the income tax portal and proceed to file his return for FY 20-21. For FY 21-22, he has income earned for 2 months until 31 May 2021. Thereafter, income received would be reported in the hands of legal heir. Thus, 2 returns would be required to be filed, (a) one for 2…

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