I filed marrried filing jointly like you guys suggested and my wife is deceased and i typed that in as such.

[VolvoGirl]

When did she pass?  In 2018?  Do you have a child?

[fanfare]

what exactly is the issue that brings you to the Turbotax forum ?

[gordon88-]

she passed in sept 2018.  And she was 76 I'am 80

[VolvoGirl]

Then you can still file a Joint return for 2018.  What problem are you having?

[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 $24,000 (+ $1300 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 her 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 she passed.

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.