Spouse Deceased - do you put in a check mark for her?

[BulldogTom]

Sorry - Having a brain cramp. Does surviving spouse have to sign for deceased spouse?

Thanks

Tom

Lodi, CA

[Kea]

Typically yes. However, when you enter date of death ATX fills in the signature line with "filing as surviving spouse" on page 2 of Form 1040. According to the updates, they've added it to the 8879, too. The one I did this year was before that update, so I had client sign "Signing as Surviving Spouse." Shouldn't have to do that now.

[BulldogTom]

Thanks KEA

Tom

Lodi, Ca

[Kea]

Glad I could help.