Editor: On Sept. 30, our Congressman Paul Gosar and two other Republican Congressmen have put before the Ways and Means Committee a bill that would allow surviving spouses to keep their joint filing status even with their spouse being deceased within the last 5 years. If you survive your spouse you will be allowed to file a joint tax return for your Federal income tax starting in 2025. This means instead of getting the $16,00O standard deduction you get a $30,000 standard deduction from your gross income which in turn, would reduce your taxable income by $30,000. Tell our Democrat Senators to get on board. Tell your friends to contact their representatives.

Fred Mohun

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