Unfiled Returns on deceased parent
Ok here's a complex one. Father in law died early this year from long about with cancer. Had essentially no estate, except cash, daughter was on checking account as joint owner. Daughter moved out most all money from his checking 2 months before he passed, since she was joint owner. She paid off all bills. He was on social security and a stipend pension. Today she gets notice from IRS father had not filed eturns since 2004 when diagnosed with cancer (guess he didn't care). Now daughter is worried she will be liable for taxes. Can IRS hold her responsible for the unpaid taxes and penalties?? No will, no probate. And would never let her in his tax business. Don't have any doc's tio file and now just a big assessment. I know I need to talk to a professional. Just trying to get informed here.