Husband passed away

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March 10, 2022
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Is there something that we can help you with for your tax return? You will be able to use the filing status of Married Filing Joint if your husband passed away in 2021. Please clarify what you need to be helped with for your taxes.

We are sorry for your loss.

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xmasbaby0

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So sorry for your loss. If this information does not help please post back with another question so we can help you out.

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 $25,100 (+ $1350 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. Do not change the order of the names on your return.

If you have dependent children still living at home, you will be able to file as a qualified widow for the next two years after this tax return. Post back if you need further help.

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