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| Filing Status After Death of Spouse | |
|---|---|
| Tax Year | Filing Status |
| Year of death | Married filing jointly or Married filing separately |
| First year after death | Qualifying widow(er) with dependent child* |
| Second year after death | Qualifying widow(er) with dependent child* |
| Third and subsequent years after death | Head of household or single |
*Assumes a qualified child
