{"id":119604,"date":"2023-12-19T21:46:09","date_gmt":"2023-12-19T21:46:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/what-is-a-qualifying-surviving-spouse-for-tax-purposes\/"},"modified":"2023-12-19T21:46:09","modified_gmt":"2023-12-19T21:46:09","slug":"what-is-a-qualifying-surviving-spouse-for-tax-purposes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/what-is-a-qualifying-surviving-spouse-for-tax-purposes\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a qualifying surviving spouse for tax purposes?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/what-is-a-qualifying-surviving-spouse-for-tax-purposes\/#What_is_a_qualifying_surviving_spouse_for_tax_purposes\" title=\"What is a qualifying surviving spouse for tax purposes?\">What is a qualifying surviving spouse for tax purposes?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/what-is-a-qualifying-surviving-spouse-for-tax-purposes\/#FAQs_about_qualifying_surviving_spouse_for_tax_purposes\" title=\"FAQs about qualifying surviving spouse for tax purposes\">FAQs about qualifying surviving spouse for tax purposes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/what-is-a-qualifying-surviving-spouse-for-tax-purposes\/#1_Can_a_qualifying_surviving_spouse_file_as_head_of_household\" title=\"1. Can a qualifying surviving spouse file as head of household?\">1. Can a qualifying surviving spouse file as head of household?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/what-is-a-qualifying-surviving-spouse-for-tax-purposes\/#2_What_tax_benefits_are_available_to_a_qualifying_surviving_spouse\" title=\"2. What tax benefits are available to a qualifying surviving spouse?\">2. What tax benefits are available to a qualifying surviving spouse?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/what-is-a-qualifying-surviving-spouse-for-tax-purposes\/#3_Does_a_qualifying_surviving_spouse_have_to_have_dependent_children_to_qualify_for_tax_benefits\" title=\"3. Does a qualifying surviving spouse have to have dependent children to qualify for tax benefits?\">3. Does a qualifying surviving spouse have to have dependent children to qualify for tax benefits?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/what-is-a-qualifying-surviving-spouse-for-tax-purposes\/#4_Can_a_qualifying_surviving_spouse_remarry_and_still_file_as_a_surviving_spouse_for_tax_purposes\" title=\"4. Can a qualifying surviving spouse remarry and still file as a surviving spouse for tax purposes?\">4. Can a qualifying surviving spouse remarry and still file as a surviving spouse for tax purposes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/what-is-a-qualifying-surviving-spouse-for-tax-purposes\/#5_What_happens_if_a_qualifying_surviving_spouses_dependent_child_turns_18_during_the_tax_year\" title=\"5. What happens if a qualifying surviving spouse&#8217;s dependent child turns 18 during the tax year?\">5. What happens if a qualifying surviving spouse&#8217;s dependent child turns 18 during the tax year?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/what-is-a-qualifying-surviving-spouse-for-tax-purposes\/#6_Can_a_qualifying_surviving_spouse_claim_the_Child_Tax_Credit\" title=\"6. Can a qualifying surviving spouse claim the Child Tax Credit?\">6. Can a qualifying surviving spouse claim the Child Tax Credit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/what-is-a-qualifying-surviving-spouse-for-tax-purposes\/#7_Can_a_surviving_spouse_claim_the_Earned_Income_Tax_Credit\" title=\"7. Can a surviving spouse claim the Earned Income Tax Credit?\">7. Can a surviving spouse claim the Earned Income Tax Credit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/what-is-a-qualifying-surviving-spouse-for-tax-purposes\/#8_Is_a_surviving_spouse_eligible_to_claim_the_American_Opportunity_Credit_for_their_dependent_childrens_education_expenses\" title=\"8. Is a surviving spouse eligible to claim the American Opportunity Credit for their dependent children&#8217;s education expenses?\">8. Is a surviving spouse eligible to claim the American Opportunity Credit for their dependent children&#8217;s education expenses?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/what-is-a-qualifying-surviving-spouse-for-tax-purposes\/#9_Can_a_qualifying_surviving_spouse_deduct_mortgage_interest_on_their_tax_return\" title=\"9. Can a qualifying surviving spouse deduct mortgage interest on their tax return?\">9. Can a qualifying surviving spouse deduct mortgage interest on their tax return?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/what-is-a-qualifying-surviving-spouse-for-tax-purposes\/#10_What_is_the_difference_between_a_qualifying_widower_and_a_qualifying_surviving_spouse_for_tax_purposes\" title=\"10. What is the difference between a qualifying widow(er) and a qualifying surviving spouse for tax purposes?\">10. What is the difference between a qualifying widow(er) and a qualifying surviving spouse for tax purposes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/what-is-a-qualifying-surviving-spouse-for-tax-purposes\/#11_Can_a_qualifying_surviving_spouse_file_a_joint_tax_return_with_their_deceased_spouse\" title=\"11. Can a qualifying surviving spouse file a joint tax return with their deceased spouse?\">11. Can a qualifying surviving spouse file a joint tax return with their deceased spouse?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/what-is-a-qualifying-surviving-spouse-for-tax-purposes\/#12_Are_there_any_special_tax_benefits_for_qualifying_surviving_spouses_over_the_age_of_65\" title=\"12. Are there any special tax benefits for qualifying surviving spouses over the age of 65?\">12. Are there any special tax benefits for qualifying surviving spouses over the age of 65?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_qualifying_surviving_spouse_for_tax_purposes\"><\/span>What is a qualifying surviving spouse for tax purposes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A qualifying surviving spouse for tax purposes is a widow or widower who meets certain criteria set by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to file as a surviving spouse. The most common requirement is that the spouse must have dependent children living in the home in order to qualify for certain tax benefits, such as filing as a head of household or claiming the full standard deduction.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_about_qualifying_surviving_spouse_for_tax_purposes\"><\/span>FAQs about qualifying surviving spouse for tax purposes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Can_a_qualifying_surviving_spouse_file_as_head_of_household\"><\/span>1. Can a qualifying surviving spouse file as head of household?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nYes, a qualifying surviving spouse is allowed to file as head of household if they meet the IRS criteria, which includes having a dependent child living in the home.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_tax_benefits_are_available_to_a_qualifying_surviving_spouse\"><\/span>2. What tax benefits are available to a qualifying surviving spouse?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nA qualifying surviving spouse may be eligible for more favorable tax rates, higher standard deductions, and potentially other credits and deductions available to heads of households.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Does_a_qualifying_surviving_spouse_have_to_have_dependent_children_to_qualify_for_tax_benefits\"><\/span>3. Does a qualifying surviving spouse have to have dependent children to qualify for tax benefits?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nYes, in most cases, a qualifying surviving spouse must have dependent children living in the home to be eligible for certain tax benefits.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Can_a_qualifying_surviving_spouse_remarry_and_still_file_as_a_surviving_spouse_for_tax_purposes\"><\/span>4. Can a qualifying surviving spouse remarry and still file as a surviving spouse for tax purposes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nNo, if a qualifying surviving spouse remarries, they will no longer be considered a qualifying surviving spouse and will have to file as a single taxpayer or as married filing jointly with their new spouse.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_happens_if_a_qualifying_surviving_spouses_dependent_child_turns_18_during_the_tax_year\"><\/span>5. What happens if a qualifying surviving spouse&#8217;s dependent child turns 18 during the tax year?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nIf a qualifying surviving spouse&#8217;s dependent child turns 18 during the tax year, the spouse may still be able to qualify for certain tax benefits for the portion of the year in which the child was under 18.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Can_a_qualifying_surviving_spouse_claim_the_Child_Tax_Credit\"><\/span>6. Can a qualifying surviving spouse claim the Child Tax Credit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nYes, a qualifying surviving spouse may be eligible to claim the Child Tax Credit for their dependent children, as long as they meet all the requirements for the credit.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Can_a_surviving_spouse_claim_the_Earned_Income_Tax_Credit\"><\/span>7. Can a surviving spouse claim the Earned Income Tax Credit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nYes, a qualifying surviving spouse may be eligible to claim the Earned Income Tax Credit if they meet the income and other eligibility requirements set by the IRS.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Is_a_surviving_spouse_eligible_to_claim_the_American_Opportunity_Credit_for_their_dependent_childrens_education_expenses\"><\/span>8. Is a surviving spouse eligible to claim the American Opportunity Credit for their dependent children&#8217;s education expenses?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nYes, a qualifying surviving spouse may be able to claim the American Opportunity Credit for their dependent children&#8217;s qualified education expenses, provided they meet all the requirements for the credit.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Can_a_qualifying_surviving_spouse_deduct_mortgage_interest_on_their_tax_return\"><\/span>9. Can a qualifying surviving spouse deduct mortgage interest on their tax return?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nYes, a qualifying surviving spouse may be able to deduct mortgage interest on their tax return if they itemize their deductions and meet all the requirements set by the IRS.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_What_is_the_difference_between_a_qualifying_widower_and_a_qualifying_surviving_spouse_for_tax_purposes\"><\/span>10. What is the difference between a qualifying widow(er) and a qualifying surviving spouse for tax purposes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nIn general, the terms qualifying widow(er) and qualifying surviving spouse are used interchangeably to refer to a widow or widower who meets the criteria set by the IRS to file as a surviving spouse.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Can_a_qualifying_surviving_spouse_file_a_joint_tax_return_with_their_deceased_spouse\"><\/span>11. Can a qualifying surviving spouse file a joint tax return with their deceased spouse?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nNo, a surviving spouse cannot file a joint tax return with their deceased spouse. They must file as a qualifying surviving spouse or as a single taxpayer.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Are_there_any_special_tax_benefits_for_qualifying_surviving_spouses_over_the_age_of_65\"><\/span>12. Are there any special tax benefits for qualifying surviving spouses over the age of 65?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nThere may be additional tax benefits available to qualifying surviving spouses who are over the age of 65, such as a higher standard deduction or the ability to claim the Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a qualifying surviving spouse for tax purposes? 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