Kyle, Whose Wife Died in December 2011, Filed a Joint

question 62

Multiple Choice

Kyle, whose wife died in December 2011, filed a joint tax return for 2011. He did not remarry, but has continued to maintain his home in which his two dependent children live. What is Kyle's filing status as to 2014?

• A) Head of household.
• B) Surviving spouse.
• C) Single.
• D) Married filing separately.
• E) None of the above.

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