Can I file married filing jointly if my spouse died in 2018?

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You could have filed jointly in 2018, the year of her death but now you have to file as single if you have not remarried or do not have a qualifying child living with you.

Hello, @Bsch4477

My wife passed away in April 2020. Should I file married/jointly for this past year or single?

Thank you,

Teresa M.

You can file Married Filing Jointly for the year of their death. Sorry for your loss.

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Married jointly & my wife made less than me but doesnt have depends on the w2 but I did report them on my w2. now when I enter her w2 we lose a lot in the return. why?

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Can I file married filing jointly if my spouse died in 2018?