diff --git a/notifications/tasks.py b/notifications/tasks.py
index 377bc73..c9a0232 100644
--- a/notifications/tasks.py
+++ b/notifications/tasks.py
@@ -161,12 +161,12 @@ def process_recurring_tasks():
         next_due_date = task.calculate_next_due_date()
         if next_due_date:
             # Check if we already created this recurrence
+            # Check for any task (pending OR completed) to avoid duplicates
             existing = Task.objects.filter(
                 user=task.user,
                 title=task.title,
                 due_date=next_due_date,
-                recurrence=task.recurrence,
-                status='pending'
+                recurrence=task.recurrence
             ).exists()
 
             if not existing: