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If one RDP dies, can the surviving RDP file a joint return?

April 26, 2017file Joint rdp Return

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If one RDP dies, can the surviving RDP file a joint return?

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Yes, if an RDP dies, the surviving RDP can file as married filing joint for the year the RDP dies if he or she does not enter into a new registered domestic partnership or marriage. If an RDP dies in the following year prior to filing their return the surviving RDP can file a married filing joint return. For more information on surviving RDPs see deceased taxpayer.