If I'm a widow, do I need to list my deceased spouse on my forms?
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If your former spouse earned taxable income in the current year or the two years prior, you will need to list that income on your bankruptcy forms. You do not need to list any income that they earned prior to this time period, and __*you do not need to list them as a member of your household.*__
Written by Jonathan Petts.
Updated July 22, 2020
If your former spouse earned taxable income in the current year or the two years prior, you will need to list that income on your bankruptcy forms. You do not need to list any income that they earned prior to this time period, and you do not need to list them as a member of your household.
If you are likely to receive any benefits for your deceased spouse in the next two years, (life insurance, pension, etc.), you need to list these on your bankruptcy forms as well.
