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filing status

Sugq96 — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:57:44 GMT

My husband passed in 2021. What status do I use for 2022 and what is the standard deduction does it have?

Re: filing status

xmasbaby0 — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 18:27:02 GMT

So sorry for your loss. For 2021 you were allowed to file a joint return. For 2022, you will file as Single, or if you still have a qualified child dependent you can file as a qualified widow.

If you file Single, create a new online account for your return so that using an old account you used to use for joint returns does not cause filing errors for you.

Re: filing status

DoninGA — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 18:27:36 GMT

On your 2022 tax return, if you do not have any children as dependents, you will be filing as Single if you have not remarried.

Standard deductions for 2022

Single - $12,950 add $1,750 if age 65 or older
Married Filing Separately - $12,950 add $1,400 if age 65 or older
Married Filing Jointly - $25,900 add $1,400 for each spouse age 65 or older
Head of Household - $19,400 add $1,750 if age 65 or older

Re: filing status

xmasbaby0 — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 18:28:04 GMT

2022 STANDARD DEDUCTION AMOUNTS

SINGLE $12,950 (65 or older + $1750)

MARRIED FILING SEPARATELY $12,950 (65 or older + $1750)

MARRIED FILING JOINTLY $25,900 (65 or older + $1400 per spouse)

HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD $19,400 (65 or older +$1750)

Legally Blind + $1750

If you are able to file as a qualified widow, you get the married filing jointly standard deduction amount.