Want know if I have to file tazes . I am 84 years old and my wife passed away 08/13/2025 between the both of us our total social secruity was 41,112.00 . we had no other?

[bakerman747]

i am just trying tsee if i have tofill out taz returns

[MaryK4]

No, if your only income was the Social Security, you would not be required to file a tax return for 2025.  I am sorry for your loss. 

[pk]

@bakerman747 ,  I am so sorry to hear of your loss.  I pray for the solace of the departed and for you and your family to find peace.

Since  2025 tax year is the year of passing, you still file a tax return ( federal and State ) as usual  with filing status of Married Filing Joint (MFJ).  Just as the prior years you still include the  SSA-1099s for both of you ( you and the spouse ),  any other income like  savings interest, etc.   The resultant taxable income may be zero but you still have to file , because IRS will still  see the  SSA-1099  ( from Social Security ) and needs to reconcile.

For 2026, you file as widow/ single and probably will still have zero taxable income.

Is there more one of us can do for you ?