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posted Jun 1, 2019 12:08:40 AM

My husband passed away July 31st 2016. since we were together more than half the year do i file as just married or do i file as widow. We did not have any dependent chil

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Jun 1, 2019 12:08:42 AM

I'm very sorry for your loss.

You are considered married for the whole year (2016) for filing status purposes.

You can file Married Filing Jointly.