Filing taxes after death of spouse

[yellowrosedjb]

My husband and I always filed a joint tax return. He passed away in January 2022. I was told I can/should file a joint return for 2022. Is that correct?

[xmasbaby0]

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 $25,900 (+ $1400 for each spouse 65 or older) which will lower the amount of income you are taxed on.

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

If you have qualified dependent children you will be able to file as a qualified widow(er) for the next two years after this tax return.  Post back if you need further help.

[yellowrosedjb]

Thank you very much for your quick answer. Your answer was very helpful. I printed it out and will put it in my 2022 tax file. Thanks a bunch!