Widower

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Surviving Spouse Widow Widower Joint Return Dependency Exemption Tax Rates Tax Filing Child Care

A surviving spouse refers to a widow or widower who outlives their partner. In tax terms, a surviving spouse may file a joint return with the deceased spouse in the year of death and use joint return tax rates for two years following the spouse's death if certain conditions are met.