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June 4, 2019
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Filing a joint 2018 tax return, but my wife died on 01/25/2019. do I sign my name and my name as surviving spouse for her name on the efiled returns?

  • June 4, 2019
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    Best answer by CarolynM

    You don't need to sign on her behalf.

    In My Info/Personal Information, you will report her date of death.

    The IRS will still accept your joint tax return for e-file.

    For more information, follow this link: E-file Deceased Tax Returns

    I am sorry for your loss. 

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    CarolynMAnswer
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    June 4, 2019

    You don't need to sign on her behalf.

    In My Info/Personal Information, you will report her date of death.

    The IRS will still accept your joint tax return for e-file.

    For more information, follow this link: E-file Deceased Tax Returns

    I am sorry for your loss.