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How to avoid the ‘widow tax’ and other financial headaches if your spouse dies
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A surviving spouse is sometimes left with less income and a higher tax bill.
OpenBook market desk: A surviving spouse is sometimes left with less income and a higher tax bill. These tax-saving strategies can soften the impact.
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