What is my filing status for 2018 if I filed married/separately in 2017 and my husband, whom I was seprated from, died February 2018?

[taawbtfg86]

Husband and I had separate homes.  No dependents. 

[Opus 17]

Were you legally separated?  Are you the administrator of your spouse’s estate, or someone else?

[taawbtfg86]

Not legally separated.  Our son is executor of spouse’s estate.  

[Opus 17]

You can file jointly or separately.  Joint filing usually saves more money.  Your son will sign for your spouse.  You will have to print and mail your returns, because your spouse’s SSN will be blocked from e-filing to prevent fraud.  

[DoninGA]

For tax year 2018 you can file as either Married Filing Jointly or Married Filing Separately since your spouse passed away in 2018.