Where do I find box where i tick my husband has passed away in 2025

[JohnB5677]

To file for a deceased spouse, you must first update the Personal Info section.   

You will show that the spouse is deceased, and then enter the date of death.

 To file the return:

• If  E-filing a joint return, you are the surviving spouse, 
  • You can sign electronically;
• If filing a paper return, 
  • Sign your name and write 
  • Filing as surviving spouse in the spouse's signature area. 

[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 $31,500 (+ $1600 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.

If you have qualifying dependent children you will be able to file as a qualifying surviving spouse  (QSS) for the next two years after this tax return.  Post back if you need further help.

https://accountants.intuit.com/support/en-us/help-article/tax-filing-status/claiming-qualified-survi...