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I think @George4Tacks is right: Head of Household. That's because Code Section 2 requires the widow to have "a son, stepson, daughter, or stepdaughter of the taxpayer" who is a dependent, and to ignore the rules in Code Section 152 about "qualifying child" and "other dependent."
Go through this interview with IRS to determine the status, which I believe will be HOH.
https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/what-is-my-filing-status
If spouse passed in 2022, then she should file MFJ for 2022. If her grandchild meets the test for qualifying child, then for 2023,and 2024 she should file as QW, if she has not remarried
I think @George4Tacks is right: Head of Household. That's because Code Section 2 requires the widow to have "a son, stepson, daughter, or stepdaughter of the taxpayer" who is a dependent, and to ignore the rules in Code Section 152 about "qualifying child" and "other dependent."
@BobKamman @George4Tacks Agree with both of you. had a senior moment. 😁
Thank you @BobKamman! I went through the IRS interview link another helpful user provided and it also pointed me towards HOH.
Also, I took a look at the tax code as well and you are spot on! I appreciate the help!
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