57 Year Old Widow Income Tax Question

57 Year Old Widow Income Tax Question

57 Year Old Widow Income Tax Question

My husband passed away in July 2011, he was 67, he was collecting full social security and unemployment.

I do not work am I required to file taxes at the end of the year. We always filed a joint return in the past.

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Jan 20, 2024
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by: BB

If you were widowed in 2011 and you have no dependent children, you may not be required to file a tax return if your income is below a certain threshold. However, it's essential to consider your specific financial situation. As a surviving spouse, you might be eligible for certain tax benefits or credits.

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Recently Widowed Grandmother...


(Columbus, Ga.)

My elderly Grandmother has put my father on her banking account, and I believe he may owe back taxes, can the IRS put a lien on her account for his back taxes?

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The IRS generally cannot place a lien on an account solely based on the fact that someone owes back taxes unless your grandmother is jointly responsible for those taxes. If your father is solely responsible for the debt, the IRS would typically pursue actions against him individually.

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