Hello denisebox, I'm sorry for your loss.
You will still file as married filing joint in the year that your spouse died.
When you donate items such as clothing and household goods you do need the receipt. The donation should be valued at fair market value of the items at the time they were donated not the original purchase price. This link has helpful information on Charitable Contributions
Below are some links that provide some additional information on things to consider when filing your upcoming return.
Real Talk Series: I Am Recently Widowed. How Will This Affect My Taxes?
Tax Implications for Taxpayers Who Have Lost a Spouse
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