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In Pro-series filing status under qualify Widower, why isn't it asking for spouse info, instead is asking for child's information instead. Is this a error?

Myia
Level 2

Did IRS changed about the widower filing status, you must include your child's name and ssn to qualified? 

Previously, it's the deceased information such as the name, ssn and date of death.  Can someone clarify?

 

 

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Just-Lisa-Now-
Level 15
Level 15
Qualifying Widow status requires a dependent.
The deceased info does not appear on the return.

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jeffmcpa2010
Level 11

From an IRS Explanation page I found.

"Surviving spouses who have a dependent child may be able to use the Qualifying Widow(er) status in the
two tax years following the year of the spouse’s death."

So since it you have to have a dependent child, the IRS wants you to list it.

Myia
Level 2

Then being old and no child, senior can't claim this status?  What is best for 

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jeffmcpa2010
Level 11

Depends on when spouse died. If 2021 MFJ Prior to 2021 Single.

 

Just-Lisa-Now-
Level 15
Level 15

old or young, if youre not married and have no child, youre Single.

This is a message board for tax professionals, this question is super basic and anyone that is preparing a return in exchange for compensation should be able to answer. 

If in fact you ARE tax professional, please, at the very least, download a copy of IRS Pub 17.  This is covered in Chapter 1.

If youre not a tax professional, please direct any more questions to the TurboTax message boards.

 TurboTax Help site for DIY support, they may be able to help you.


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