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posted Oct 29, 2019 8:27:59 PM

Converting to a spousal return after starting a single return (spouse passed away)

I have started a return for my 85 year old mother.  I want to do a spousal return for my father who passed away in 2014.  How do I do both at the same time?


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Level 6
Oct 29, 2019 8:28:00 PM

You cannot convert in mid-stream.You would need to start a new return with spousal prep.
It is still two distinct returns, no spousal,in Canada.
Given one is a deceased taxpayer I suggest keep them as separately prepared returns.

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Level 6
Oct 29, 2019 8:28:00 PM

You cannot convert in mid-stream.You would need to start a new return with spousal prep.
It is still two distinct returns, no spousal,in Canada.
Given one is a deceased taxpayer I suggest keep them as separately prepared returns.

New Member
Oct 29, 2019 8:28:01 PM

Thanks for the reply Tony.  If I keep them as seperate returns, do I not lose the opportunity for tax savings?