Kip and his wife Biddie file calendar-year Form 1040 joint returns. Kip died this year on April 16. The Form 1040 is filed as a joint return, signed by Biddie and by Kip's executor.

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A joint return can be filed when one spouse dies during the tax year. The surviving spouse can file a joint return with the deceased spouse as long as the deceased spouse's personal representative (executor) signs the return on behalf of the deceased spouse.

Kip and His Wife Biddie File Calendar-Year Form 1040 Joint