filing status

[Sugq96]

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

[xmasbaby0]

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.

[DoninGA]

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

[xmasbaby0]

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.