@rjs wrote:
I don't agree that you have the option to file as single. IRS Publication 501 says "If your spouse died during the year, you are considered married for the whole year for filing status purposes." Since you are considered married, your only choices for filing status are married filing jointly or married filing separately. You cannot file as single.
The direct answer to your question is Yes, for tax purposes you were still married in tax year 2022.
got it.
