Antony died on December $27,2023.$ His wife, Cleopatra, has not remarried. On January $31,2024,$ Cleopatra received a check from Antony's former employer accompanied by a letter explaining that the check represents a bonus payment that Antony earned before he died.

Where should the income be reported?

As wages on Cleopatra's $2024$ individual tax return.

As other income on Cleopatra's $2023$ individual tax return.

As wages on an amended joint $2024$ tax return.

As wages on a separate $2023$ final tax return for Antony that Cleopatra files on his behalf.