In January 2011,Jake's wife dies and he does not remarry.For tax year 2011,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 died in January 2011, he would not be considered married for the entire tax year since he did not remarry. Therefore, he would not be able to use the filing status available to married persons filing joint returns. Instead, he would likely file as a single individual or possibly as a qualifying widower if he meets certain criteria.

In January 2011,Jake's Wife Dies and He Does Not Remarry