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Husband always filed but I know the passwaord.Can I still use this account with turbo tax for 2019?

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September 28, 2019
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Husband died this year Can I still use this same acct to file.He file in the past

TurboTax Deluxe Online

Employee

If he passed in 2019 then you can use the TurboTax account for tax year 2019 and file as Married Filing Jointly for 2019.

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xmasbaby0

Employee

Very sorry for your loss. For the year (2019) that your spouse died, you can still file a joint return. That way, you will get the married filing jointly standard deduction of $24,200 (+ $1300 for each spouse 65 or older) which will lower the amount of income you are taxed on when you prepare your 2019 return.

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 dependent children still living at home, you will be able to file as a qualified widow for the next two years after this tax return. Post back if you need further help.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

Critter

Employee

For 2020's return you will need to start a new account with a new userID since you cannot just move yourself into the primary position ... trying to do so is messy at best.