What is QUALIFIED WIDOW OR WIDOWER?

This applies to a widower or a widow who is able to use the married tax option after a spouse has passed away. The qualified widower or widow is able to use this tax option for two years following the death of a spouse.

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Related Legal Terms
WIDOW, CHAMBER, WIDOW’S, WIDOW/WIDOWERS BENEFIT, WIDOWER, QUALIFIED TERMINABLE INTEREST PROPERTY TRUST (Q-TIP TRUST), NON-QUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION (NQDC), QUALIFIED MORTGAGE INSURANCE PREMIUM, GRASS WIDOW, NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION, QUALIFIED DOMESTIC INTEREST TRUST (Q-DOT TRUST)


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