In January 2017, Jake's wife dies and he does not remarry. For tax year 2017, Jake may not be able to use the filing status available to married persons filing joint returns.

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Jake's marital status changed to single after his wife's death, so he cannot file a joint return as a married person. He may be eligible to file as a qualifying widower (if he has a dependent child) or as a single taxpayer.

In January 2017, Jake's Wife Dies and He Does Not