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Level 6
February 26, 2024

Filing status if married and spouse died the same tax year

  • February 26, 2024
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Hi, client got married in 2023 and spouse died in the same year. Can they file married joint? I didn't read in the guidance otherwise, but just wanted to double check in case I missed something.

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IRonMaN
Level 15
February 26, 2024

As long as they were married when the death occurred, a joint return can be filed.

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