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posted Apr 16, 2021 8:11:22 AM

If I was common law and my partner passed in 2020 am I a widow or single?

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Apr 16, 2021 10:40:01 AM

Sorry for your loss. Yes, you'd be considered as Widowed. Because as per CRA, "Widowed” means that you had a spouse or common-law partner who is now deceased". 

 

You were deemed Single if:

  • You’re not currently married and have never been married.
  • You were living common-law but you’ve been living apart from your partner for at least 90 consecutive days due to a breakdown in the relationship. There are no tax implications whether you choose “Separated” or “Single” after the breakup of a common-law relationship.

 

For more details, please follow the link by CRA.

Also, here read the TurboTax FAQ. 

 

Thanks