My husband died in April of 2011. He had a small business. Do I create his W2s and file joint this year?
My husband died in April of 2011. He had a small business. Do I create his W2s and file joint this year?
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Yes, but 2011 would be the final year to file jointly.
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If your husband's business was a sole-proprietorship or single-member LLC, then the you would NOT create a W-2 for his business. A form Schedule C would be prepared to show income and expenses, where the NET profit becomes part of his taxable income. You would be able to file a joint return in 2011 since he passed away in 2011.
I would check your prior year tax return to see how your husband accounted for his small business income.
