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The form must be completed by the person who is claiming the refund.  \nExceptions: You do not have to file form 1310ME if you are:  \n1) A surviving spouse filing a joint return with the decedent, or;  \n2) A personal representative filing a Maine income tax return for the decedent. However, you must attach to the return a copy of the court certificate showing your appointment.  \nSpecific Instructions:  \nEnter the name, address, social security number and date of the death of the decedent. Also enter your name, address and social security number as person claiming refund.  \nBox A. Check box A if you are a surviving spouse who received a refund check in your name and your deceased spouse’s name. Return the check with this form and a new check will be issued in your name only.  \nBox B. Check box B if you are the decedent’s personal representative. Be sure to attach a copy of the court certificate showing your appointment. The new check will be issued to the estate and sent to the attention of the personal representative. You maybe required to bring proof of your appointment as personal representative to your financial institution in order to be able to cash the refund check.  \nBox C. Check box C if you are not a surviving spouse claiming a refund based on a joint return, or you have not been appointed as the decedent’s personal representative. If you checked box C, you must complete Schedule A. You must also attach a copy of the death certificate or proof of death. Proof of death may be the original or an authentic copy of a telegram or letter from the Department of Defense notifying the next of kin of the decedent’s death while in active service, or a death certificate issued by the Department of Defense.","cbCaivWDxBDxOCOJ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivWDxBDxOCOJ","pdf",12389,"English","# General purpose\n## Exceptions and who must file\n# Completing the form\n## Required identifying information\n# Box-specific instructions\n## Box A: surviving spouse\n## Box B: personal representative\n## Box C: other claimants and Schedule A","[{\"question\":\"Who is required to complete Form 1310ME?\",\"answer\":\"The person claiming the refund must complete Form 1310ME on behalf of the deceased taxpayer.\"},{\"question\":\"When are you exempt from filing Form 1310ME?\",\"answer\":\"You do not have to file if you are a surviving spouse filing a joint return with the decedent, or a personal representative filing a Maine income tax return for the decedent with the required court certificate attached.\"},{\"question\":\"What documents must be attached when Box C is checked?\",\"answer\":\"If you checked Box C, you must complete Schedule A and attach a copy of the death certificate or proof of death, which can include Department of Defense notifications or a DOD-issued death certificate.\"}]","Form 1310ME - Income Tax Refund Claim for a Deceased Taxpayer | PDF",1789806383]