If my 16 year old son passed away on May 16, 2017 can I file a tax return for him this year and do I file as Head of Household?

flamingflamingo- · ‎June 6, 2019

He lived with me full time and I have had full custody his whole life.

xmasbaby0 · ‎June 6, 2019

I am so very sorry for your loss. Yes, you can claim your son as a dependent for your 2017 tax return and file as Head of Household.

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xmasbaby0 · ‎June 6, 2019

I am so very sorry for your loss. Yes, you can claim your son as a dependent for your 2017 tax return and file as Head of Household.

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flamingflamingo- · ‎June 6, 2019

Thank you xmasbaby0....do I need to use a special form to file or just file as usual...a 1040EZ?

xmasbaby0 · ‎June 6, 2019

You are welcome. No special form needed. Again, so sorry.

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If my 16 year old son passed away on May 16, 2017 can I file a tax return for him this year and do I file as Head of Household?