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Level 2
posted Oct 10, 2022 6:40:42 PM

How do I sign the signature block for a decease spouse? In you signature, John Doe filing as decease spouse, then in spouse signature block sign Jane Doe?

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Level 15
Oct 10, 2022 6:44:54 PM

You should sign the return and write "filing as surviving spouse" in the signature area below your signature.

Level 2
Oct 10, 2022 6:48:16 PM

Thanks do I leave the spouse signature block blank then?

Level 15
Oct 10, 2022 7:21:04 PM

Yes. If the software didn’t enter this, write “Deceased” and spouse’s name and date of death at the top of the 1040.  A complete answer from the IRS is here:

 

https://www.irs.gov/faqs/irs-procedures/signing-the-return/signing-the-return