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Deceased spouse

Forum|Forum|11 months ago
April 16, 2025
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My spouse passed away in April 2024. I filed as head of house hold. Do I file for my spouse as single or married filing seperate.

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Married filing separate. The IRS has a quick How Do I File a Deceased Person interactive assistanat. It is very detailed and may give you additional information. Caution: There may be a requirement to file an estate tax return. For additional assistance, please refer to Publication 559, Survivors, Executors, and Administrators

I am very sorry for your loss.

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Will I be liable for any tax my spouse owes? What if I don't have money to pay for their taxes?

If you file a separate return, you would not be personally liable for his tax debt. @mattm1107