federal income taxes

5 Things Widows Need to Know About Income Taxes

It’s that time of year again: time to think about taxes. While there is plenty we could say on the topic, let’s try to keep this manageable. Here are five things I think you need to know if you’re a new widow (or widower). And of course, this comes with the disclaimer that I don’t…

The Widow’s Guide to Federal Income Taxes

It’s that time of year, and tax forms have likely been piling up at your door. If you’re a widow, there are a couple things to keep in mind as you get ready to file for your federal taxes. So let’s go through those right now. To be clear: this is only general information I’ve…