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Death and taxes
The last thing on our minds when we lose a spouse is having to deal with the IRS. Can things get any worse? Yes. The first year you have to file a final return. You also have to file for any missed years. You might have to file a return for the estate. Generally, you can file a joint return this last time, but after that, you are on your own and have to plan fo the changes in your circumstances.
If you lost your spouse in 2012, be as prepared as possible for the coming tax season. I know, it's just another thing which sucks in our lives, but the LAST thing we need is to have the IRS after us too.
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Comment by Eileen on July 31, 2012 at 11:27pm -
fyi there is something called a widow's benefit so you can file for 2 years at the married tax rate which is lower. Check it out to see if it applies. I was able to use it. Peace.
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Comment by honeys(puddin) on July 31, 2012 at 8:16pm
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My Honey and I were both separately self employed for the last 10 yrs. Last year he got a job w/ a company. Last years taxes were so much easier for me. I was looking forward to this years taxes to be even easier. Now this. I have a great tax lady that will help me out tremendously. Still dreading it though. Then there's next years taxes all by myself. Sigh. My life;/
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