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Sugq96
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Nov 16, 2022 6:22 PM UTC
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filing status

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

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    xmasbaby0Level 15
    Level 15
    Nov 16, 2022 6:27 PM UTC

    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.

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    xmasbaby0Level 15
    Level 15
    Nov 16, 2022 6:28 PM UTC

    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.

    **Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**
    DoninGA
    Level 15
    DoninGALevel 15
    Level 15
    Nov 16, 2022 6:27 PM UTC

    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
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