David died 5 4 2017 I am his window need help filing please

[xmasbaby0 · Accepted solution]

Very sorry for your loss.  For the year that your spouse died, you can still file a joint return.  That way, you will get the married filing jointly standard deduction of $12,700 (+ $1250 for each spouse 65 or older) and two personal exemptions of $4050, all of which will lower the amount of income you are taxed on.

In My Info, you will need to indicate that David died. When his name is in My Info,  there is a screen early in the interview that asks "Do any of these apply to David?'" where you will do that, and then a drop down will appear where you can enter the date he passed.

If you have dependent children still living at home, you will be able to file as a qualified widow for the next two years after this tax return.  Post back if you need further help.