Update the federal tax code so widows and widowers can claim surviving spouse filing status for up to two years after a spouse's death regardless of whether they have a dependent child.

This week, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the Tax Relief for Surviving Spouses Act , legislation that would update the federal tax code so widows or widowers can claim surviving spouse status for up to two years after their spouse’s death, regardless of whether they have a dependent child.

Lawler introduced legislation to let widows and widowers claim surviving spouse filing status for up to two years after a spouse's death even without a dependent child.

Lawler Introduces Legislation to Update Tax Code for Widows and Widowers | Congressman Mike Lawler
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Action Mr. Lawler (for himself and Mr. Gottheimer) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means Bill Number H.R. 10573 Bill Version Introduced in House (IH) Short Title Tax Relief for Surviving Spouses Act Full Title To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to determine surviving spouse status without regard to any dependent children.

Lawler introduced H.R. 10573, the Tax Relief for Surviving Spouses Act, to amend the Internal Revenue Code so surviving spouse status is determined without regard to dependent children.

H.R. 10573 (IH) - Tax Relief for Surviving Spouses Act - BILLS-119hr10573ih | Content Details | GovInfo
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