In January 2015,Jake's wife dies and he does not remarry.For tax year 2015,Jake may not be able to use the filing status available to married persons filing joint returns.

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If Jake's wife passed away in January 2015, he would not be able to file a joint return for the 2015 tax year since he was not married for the entire year. He would have to either file as a qualifying widow/widower if he meets certain conditions, or as a single taxpayer.

In January 2015,Jake's Wife Dies and He Does Not Remarry