Avoiding the Widows' Penalty Tax Trap After a Spouse Passes

Many surviving spouses are surprised to discover that losing a partner can mean paying higher taxes on less income.

# Avoiding the Widows' Penalty Tax Trap After a Spouse Passes Many surviving spouses are surprised to discover that losing a partner can mean paying higher taxes on less income. **Read the full article:** [Kiplinger](https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/avoiding-the-widows-penalty-tax-trap-after-a-spouse-passes) *This article was originally published by Kiplinger. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*