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Yes. The executor of the estate is responsible for lodging tax returns for both the deceased individual, as at the time of death, and for the estate, from date of death to when the estate is finalised. The executor of the estate has an obligation to make sure that all tax returns of the deceased are up to date with the South African Revenue Services (SARS). NB: If the deceased was a pensioner at the time of death, or even a few years prior to passing away, tax returns must still be completed and submitted to SARS in order for SARS to advise that taxes are in order, and to provide the executor with a Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC), one of the documents required to finalise and close the estate.