Do I need to resubmit my taxes? My husband is primary, I'm spouse. He passed last month. Do I need to change taxes to show me as the primary filing jointly for 2025?

[dianefiello]

They sent me a letter and told me to contact the SSA to "Correct this information." I don't know what info they want corrrected. I went to SS office with death cert and they told me they already knew (this was right after he passed)

[AnnetteB6 · Accepted solution]

No, there is no need to change your 2025 tax return filing to make you the primary taxpayer.  Since he was still alive during part of 2026, he can still be listed as primary taxpayer for your 2026 joint return if you wish to file it that way.

If the return was filed prior to your husband's death, then it was filed properly.  However, if it is was filed after he passed away, then the return should show his date of death under the Personal Info section.  If it did not show that information and it was filed after he passed, then you should probably amend the return to make that change.  It will not change the numbers in the return, but it will show that he passed.

To learn more about amending your return, see the following TurboTax help article:

How do I amend my federal tax return for this year?
 

My condolences for your loss.