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Form 15107-SP: 15107 (SP)
Internal Revenue Service Form 15107 is a request for information about a deceased taxpayer, to be completed by the surviving spouse, executor, or personal representative, providing birth and death dates, residence details, and asset listings.
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IRS Form 15107-SP - 15107 (SP)
Internal Revenue Service Form 15107 is a request for information about a deceased taxpayer, to be completed by the surviving spouse, executor, or personal representative, providing birth and death dates, residence details, and asset listings.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Omitting the probate court location and case number when probate is opened can invalidate the request.
- 2Leaving the deceased's birth date blank
- 3Omitting the death date of the taxpayer
- 4Failing to provide the surviving spouse's address
- 5Not indicating whether probate has been opened
Plain English
Form 15107 asks for basic facts about a taxpayer who has died. It gathers the person's birth and death dates, where they lived, who survived them, and what assets they owned. The executor or surviving spouse fills it out and sends it to the IRS.
Submission Date
- Filing date: 2018-01-30 22:00:30
- 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.
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IRS requests deceased taxpayer information
Provides required birth, death, and residence data to locate taxpayer record
✓ Verify dates match official documents
Executor or personal representative needs to report probate status
Confirms whether estate is in probate and supplies court details
✓ Ensure court location and case number are correct
Listing of deceased’s assets for IRS review
Supplies account, securities, real estate, and personal property details
✓ Confirm asset descriptions are complete
Deadline or filing window
Not stated in the official source.
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What you need before filling it out
Fecha de nacimiento del contribuyente
Not stated in the official source · Not stated in the official source
Fecha de fallecimiento del contribuyente
Not stated in the official source · Not stated in the official source
Condado y estado de residencia antes de fallecer
Not stated in the official source · Not stated in the official source
Cónyuge sobreviviente – nombre
Not stated in the official source · Not stated in the official source
Adjunte una copia del certificado de defunción
Death certificate copy · Death certificate
Before you submit
- 1Enter the taxpayer’s birth date in the required field.
- 2Enter the taxpayer’s death date in the required field.
- 3Provide the county and state of residence before death.
- 4Provide the county and state where death occurred.
- 5List the surviving spouse’s name, phone number, and address.
- 6List the executor or personal representative’s name, phone number, and address.
- 7Indicate whether probate has been opened and, if yes, supply court location and case number.
- 8Attach a copy of the death certificate if available.
How to file this form
- 1Complete each required field on Form 15107 (SP).
- 2Attach a copy of the death certificate if you have one.
- 3Review all entries for accuracy.
- 4Sign the form if a signature line is present.
- 5Mail the form to the IRS address indicated in the accompanying letter.
- 6Retain a copy of the completed form and attachments for your records.
Known limitations
- 1The form shows revision 09/17 (September 2017); verify the edition is current because later updates may have changed requirements.
- 2The official source does not list a filing fee; confirm on the IRS website whether any payment is required before submission.
- 3No mailing address appears in the source; check the accompanying IRS letter or online instructions for the correct destination address.
- 4Signature requirements are not specified in the source; ensure you sign where indicated and keep a copy for your records.
- 5Probate details must be provided if opened, but the form does not state how to obtain court case numbers; verify with the probate court.
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General Info
2 items
Full legal name and taxpayer identification number (SSN or EIN).
Current mailing address.
Details
2 items
Complete all applicable sections of this form according to the official IRS instructions.
Enter the relevant dollar amount if this form involves tax calculation.
Certification
1 items
Read and acknowledge any certifications required by this form.
Signatures
1 items
Sign and date. Unsigned forms cannot be processed.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->The current edition of IRS Form 15107 (SP) is dated September 2017 (09/17); the source presents this as the latest version and does not indicate any later revision.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date — confirm the form shows revision 09/17 (September 2017)
- 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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After you file
- 1Sign the completed form before sending.
- 2Make a photocopy of the signed form for your records.
- 3Mail the form to the address indicated in the IRS letter that accompanied it.
- 4Retain the copy for at least three years in case of follow‑up.
Sources
- SRCForm p.1 — catalog number 70964B and form number 15107 (SP) listed.
- SRCForm p.1 — revision date September 2017 (9-2017) shown.
- SRCForm p.1 — title 'Solicitud de Información de un Contribuyente Fallecido' indicates request for information about a deceased taxpayer.
- SRCForm p.1 — field 1 requests 'Fecha de nacimiento del contribuyente' (birth date).
- SRCForm p.1 — field 2 requests 'Fecha de fallecimiento del contribuyente' (death date).
- SRCForm p.1 — fields 3 and 4 request county and state of residence before death and at death.
- SRCForm p.1 — field 5 requests surviving spouse name, phone, address.
- SRCForm p.1 — field 6 requests executor or personal representative name, phone, address.
- SRCForm p.1 — field 7 asks whether probate has been opened and, if yes, court location and case number.
- SRCForm p.1 — field 8 asks to list deceased's assets at date of death and attach death certificate if available.
Common confusion points
Do I need to attach the death certificate?
The form mentions attaching a copy if available, but filers may be unsure.
→ Confirm a copy is attached when you have it; otherwise note its absence.
Where do I send the form?
The form does not specify a mailing address.
→ Use the address on the IRS letter that accompanied the form.
Do I need to provide the spouse's phone number?
Field a asks for phone number, but some may think it is optional.
→ Enter the phone number if known; leave blank if not.
How many assets must I list?
The form asks to list assets but does not limit the number.
→ List all known assets at the date of death.
Do I need to include assets held in a trust?
Form says assets owned directly or held in a trust established by the deceased.
→ Include trust assets if the deceased established the trust.
Can I submit the form by fax?
The form offers a phone option but does not mention fax.
→ Submit by mail or as instructed in the accompanying IRS letter.
Questions about IRS Form 15107-SP
What is IRS Form 15107-SP used for?
Form 15107 asks for basic facts about a taxpayer who has died. It gathers the person's birth and death dates, where they lived, who survived them, and what assets they owned. The executor or surviving spouse fills it out and sends it to the IRS.
What information does IRS Form 15107-SP require?
Form 15107 collects the deceased's birth date, death date, county and state of residence before death, county and state of death, surviving spouse's name, phone and address, executor or personal representative's name, phone and address, probate status with court location and case number, a list of assets at death, and a copy of the death certificate if available.
How do I complete IRS Form 15107-SP?
Complete sections 1 through 8 by entering the requested dates, locations, and personal details. Indicate whether probate has been opened and provide the court location and case number if applicable. List all assets owned by the deceased at the time of death. Attach a copy of the death certificate if it is available. Submit the completed form to the IRS as instructed in the accompanying letter.
Do I need to attach the death certificate?
The form mentions attaching a copy if available, but filers may be unsure. Confirm a copy is attached when you have it; otherwise note its absence.
Where do I send the form?
The form does not specify a mailing address. Use the address on the IRS letter that accompanied the form.
Do I need to provide the spouse's phone number?
Field a asks for phone number, but some may think it is optional. Enter the phone number if known; leave blank if not.
How many assets must I list?
The form asks to list assets but does not limit the number. List all known assets at the date of death.
Do I need to include assets held in a trust?
Form says assets owned directly or held in a trust established by the deceased. Include trust assets if the deceased established the trust.
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