New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- Yes, you can file an ITR for a deceased parent and claim a TDS refund, but there is a specific process to follow. It involves two major steps: obtaining proof that you are the legal heir, and registering yourself on the income tax e-filing portal as their authorised representative. This ensures the return is filed in agreement with tax rules and that any refund is credited correctly.

In Mumbai (and most parts of Maharashtra), this is done through the taluk or tehsildar office or the local municipal corporation office in the area where the deceased lived. The process typically involves submitting an application form, the death certificate, your identity and address proof, and documents showing your relationship to th...