Do you file MFJ for surviving spouse, up until DOD and then file second 1040 as Sgl from DOD to end of yr
Two 1040's:
1st 1040: 1/1/18 thru 7/7/18 (DOD of TP) where couple files MFJ
2nd 1040: 7/8/18 thru 12/31/18 for spouse filing Sgl
Two 1040's:
1st 1040: 1/1/18 thru 7/7/18 (DOD of TP) where couple files MFJ
2nd 1040: 7/8/18 thru 12/31/18 for spouse filing Sgl
You only file one return. As long as deceased spouse was alive for one day in 2018, a joint return can still be filed.
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