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June 1, 2019
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Wife passed away on 1/25/2016. Don't know if I should file single or married

  • June 1, 2019
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Best answer by Texas Roger

You are allowed to and should file married filing jointly to get the larger standard deduction and two personal exemptions. You can file this way for the year the spouse died. Next year you will have to change filing status.

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June 1, 2019

You are allowed to and should file married filing jointly to get the larger standard deduction and two personal exemptions. You can file this way for the year the spouse died. Next year you will have to change filing status.