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posted Jun 4, 2019 1:53:20 PM

Where/how do identify the my wife passed away but I am filing a joint return?

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Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 1:53:21 PM

If your spouse passed away in 2016 then when you are entering their name in the Personal Info section of the program there is a checkbox to indicate that they passed away and then enter the date of passing.

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Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 1:53:21 PM

If your spouse passed away in 2016 then when you are entering their name in the Personal Info section of the program there is a checkbox to indicate that they passed away and then enter the date of passing.