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Form 15107: Information Request for a Deceased Taxpayer

Internal Revenue Service Form 15107 is the Information Request for a Deceased Taxpayer. It gathers the decedent’s birth and death dates, residence details, surviving spouse and executor contacts, probate status, assets at death, and a death‑certificate copy.

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IRS Form 15107 - Information Request for a Deceased Taxpayer

Internal Revenue Service Form 15107 is the Information Request for a Deceased Taxpayer. It gathers the decedent’s birth and death dates, residence details, surviving spouse and executor contacts, probate status, assets at death, and a death‑certificate copy.

The form collects the taxpayer’s date of birth and date of death, the counties and states of residence before death and at death, the surviving spouse’s name, telephone and address, the legal executor’s name, telephone and address, probate court information, a list of assets owned at death, and a copy of the death certificate.

Risk Radar

Scan points
  • 1Leaving the probate court location and docket number blank when answering Yes can invalidate the request.
  • 2Failing to provide the taxpayer’s date of birth in Item 1, which is required for identification.
  • 3Leaving the taxpayer’s date of death blank in Item 2, preventing verification of death.
  • 4Not indicating whether a probate estate has been opened and, if Yes, failing to list the court location and docket number in Item 7.
  • 5Failing to attach a copy of the death certificate when one is available, as requested in the instructions.

Plain English

This form asks for basic facts about a person who has died, such as when they were born and died and where they lived. It also asks for the surviving spouse’s and the legal executor’s contact information, whether a probate estate exists, what assets the decedent owned, and it requests a copy of the death certificate if you have one.

Submission Date

  • Filing date: 2018-01-30 22:00:25
  • Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
  • Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.

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What this form is for

  • Use this form when the IRS requests information about a deceased taxpayer, including birth and death dates, residence details, surviving spouse and executor contacts, probate status, assets at death, and a death‑certificate copy.

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Requesting basic decedent information

Collects required personal and probate details

✓ Confirm all fields are completed

Form 15107

Providing a list of assets owned at death

Includes a section to list bank accounts, stocks, bonds, real estate, or personal property

✓ Ensure asset details are accurate

Form 15107

Submitting a death‑certificate copy

Enclose a copy of the death certificate if available

✓ Verify the certificate is attached

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Deadline or filing window

Not stated in the official source.

Checklist

What you need before filling it out

1

Taxpayer's date of birth

Birth date · Taxpayer's personal records

⚠ Entering wrong format✕ Low
2

Taxpayer's date of death

Death date · Death certificate

⚠ Omitting year✕ High
3

County and state of residence prior to death

Prior residence info · Previous address records

⚠ Using current address✕ Medium
4

Surviving spouse's telephone number

Phone number · Spouse contact info

⚠ Leaving blank✕ Medium
5

Probate estate opened?

Court location and docket number (if Yes) · Probate court documents

⚠ Marking Yes without details✕ High

Before you submit

  1. 1Verify the taxpayer's date of birth is entered correctly.
  2. 2Enter the taxpayer's date of death in the required format.
  3. 3Provide the county and state of residence prior to death.
  4. 4Provide the county and state where the taxpayer died.
  5. 5Supply the surviving spouse's name, telephone number, and address.
  6. 6Supply the legal executor's or personal representative's name, telephone number, and address.
  7. 7Indicate whether a probate estate has been opened and, if Yes, list court location and docket number.
  8. 8List all assets owned by the decedent on the date of death.
  9. 9Enclose a copy of the death certificate if available.
  10. 10Review the entire form for completeness before mailing.

How to file this form

  1. 1Complete all required fields on Form 15107.
  2. 2Attach a copy of the death certificate if it is available.
  3. 3Sign the form where indicated.
  4. 4Mail the completed form to the IRS address provided in the accompanying letter.
  5. 5Keep a copy of the mailed package as proof of filing.

Known limitations

  1. 1Form 15107’s fee, mailing address, and required signature fields are not stated in the official source, so you must verify them independently.
  2. 2The edition date reads September 2017 (revision 09/17); consider that tax regulations may have changed since, and re‑check for newer versions.
  3. 3No specific filing deadline appears in the source, meaning you should consult the accompanying IRS letter or current guidance for timing requirements.
  4. 4The form does not provide line numbers or statutory references, so you cannot cite exact sections without additional IRS documentation.

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6 fields

General Info

2 items

Taxpayer Name and TIN

Full legal name and taxpayer identification number (SSN or EIN).

Requiredtext
Address

Current mailing address.

Requiredtext

Details

2 items

Required Information

Complete all applicable sections of this form according to the official IRS instructions.

Requiredtext
Amount (if applicable)

Enter the relevant dollar amount if this form involves tax calculation.

amount

Certification

1 items

Certification Statement

Read and acknowledge any certifications required by this form.

Requiredcheckbox

Signatures

1 items

Signature

Sign and date. Unsigned forms cannot be processed.

Requiredsignature
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Form 15107 is the September 2017 edition (revision 09/17). The source does not indicate a newer version or any listed changes.

What changed or needs a fresh check

  • Edition date — confirm the form shows September 2017 (revision 09/17).
  • Fee — Not stated in the official source.
  • Mailing address — Not stated in the official source.
  • Signature — Not stated in the official source.

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Quick Facts

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The form collects the taxpayer’s date of birth and date of death, the counties and states of residence before death and at death, the surviving spouse’s name, telephone and address, the legal executor’s name, telephone and address, probate court information, a list of assets owned at death, and a copy of the death certificate.
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Enter the requested information in each numbered item on the form. If a probate estate has been opened, answer Yes and provide the court location and docket number; otherwise select No. List all assets owned by the decedent on the date of death and attach a copy of the death certificate if available. After completing the form, submit it to the IRS as directed in the accompanying letter.

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After you file

  1. 1After completing Form 15107, attach any available death‑certificate copy and submit the package to the IRS address specified in the accompanying letter.
  2. 2Retain a complete copy of the submitted form and supporting documents for your records in case the IRS requests further information.
  3. 3Confirm the form edition displays September 2017 (revision 09/17); if it differs, obtain the latest version before filing to avoid processing delays.
  4. 4Monitor any IRS correspondence after mailing; a response may include additional instructions, requests for clarification, or acknowledgment of receipt.

Sources

  • SRCForm p.1 — Form number is 15107
  • SRCForm p.1 — Official title is Information Request for a Deceased Taxpayer
  • SRCForm p.1 — Revision date is September 2017
  • SRCForm p.1 — Requests Taxpayer's date of birth
  • SRCForm p.1 — Requests Taxpayer's date of death
  • SRCForm p.1 — Requests surviving spouse's name

Questions about IRS Form 15107

What is IRS Form 15107 used for?

This form asks for basic facts about a person who has died, such as when they were born and died and where they lived. It also asks for the surviving spouse’s and the legal executor’s contact information, whether a probate estate exists, what assets the decedent owned, and it requests a copy of the death certificate if you have one.

What information does IRS Form 15107 require?

The form collects the taxpayer’s date of birth and date of death, the counties and states of residence before death and at death, the surviving spouse’s name, telephone and address, the legal executor’s name, telephone and address, probate court information, a list of assets owned at death, and a copy of the death certificate.

How do I complete IRS Form 15107?

Enter the requested information in each numbered item on the form. If a probate estate has been opened, answer Yes and provide the court location and docket number; otherwise select No. List all assets owned by the decedent on the date of death and attach a copy of the death certificate if available. After completing the form, submit it to the IRS as directed in the accompanying letter.

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