An example of an expense in respect of a decedent is the state income taxes attributable to the taxpayer's last paycheck,uncollected at death.

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This is a valid example of an expense in respect of a decedent, as the taxes owed on the taxpayer's last paycheck are considered a debt of the estate and can be deducted from the decedent's income on their final tax return.

An Example of an Expense in Respect of a Decedent