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Submitted 346 days ago...

LauraHuston

LauraHuston

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How to file

My husban and I always file joint but he has recently passed away (4/13/07) to be exact. How should i go about filing?

 
 
 
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Submitted 346 days ago...

primetime001

primetime001

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If your spouse died during the year, you are considered married for the whole year for filing status purposes.

 

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Submitted 335 days ago...

Jaki-Smith

Jaki-Smith

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When you file for 2007, you will file as married jointly to get the full benefits from the IRS. You will sign your return and put on your husband's signature line deceased with the date. There should be no need to send in a copy of the death certificate because the IRS gets data from Social Security. I am assuming you did notify Social Security and receive the death benefits they pay. Be sure to contact your husband's employer of any address change if you moved since his death. Please accept my condolences as you go through this experience.

 

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Submitted 334 days ago...

kennedy

kennedy

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You should file widow status.

 
 

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