A widow or widower whose spouse passed away in the current year may file a joint tax return as long as the widow or widower does not remarry before the end of the year.

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According to IRS regulations, a widow or widower whose spouse passed away in the current year may file a joint tax return as long as they do not remarry before the end of the year. This is known as the "qualifying widow(er) with dependent child" status.

A Widow or Widower Whose Spouse Passed Away in the Current