Does the Standard version of Turbotax handle a deceased person's tax return?

Yes, you probably can do a deceased tax return in Standard version as long as they don't have to claim any self-employment income otherwise you may be asked to upgrade.

Yes.  But please be aware the you cannot net file this return.  You must paper file the return

I have completed the tax return for my deceased mother however however the payment of the return is not working

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