Deductions & credits

So sorry for the loss of your spouse.   Were you paying someone to take care your spouse while you worked?   If so, then you could use the dependent care credit-----or perhaps enter the care costs as a medical expense if you are itemizing medical expenses.

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1900643-what-is-the-child-and-dependent-care-credit

 

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/taxation/qualifying-person-child-depende...

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