In October 2013,Joy and Paul Separated and Have Not Lived

question 132

Multiple Choice

In October 2013,Joy and Paul separated and have not lived with each other since,but they are still legally married.They do not file a joint return. Joy supports their children after the separation and pays the cost of maintaining their home.Joy's filing status in 2013 and 2014 is,respectively,

• A)single for both years.
• B)head of household and single.
• C)married filing separately for both years.
• D)married filing separately and head of household.

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Tax Increase

The raising of taxes by a government, which can affect individuals, businesses, and the economy by influencing spending, saving, and investment behaviors.

Social Security Tax

Taxes collected to fund the Social Security program, which provides benefits to retirees, disabled individuals, and survivors of deceased workers.

Regressive

Describes a process or policy that disproportionately affects those with lower incomes or status, often applied to taxation.

Cap Income Level

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