To Qualify as an Abandoned Spouse,the Taxpayer Is Not Required

question 108

Multiple Choice

To qualify as an abandoned spouse,the taxpayer is not required to

• A)be a U.S.citizen or resident.
• B)live apart from the spouse for the last six months of the year.
• C)pay more than half the cost of maintaining the home.
• D)have a son or daughter in the home for the entire year.

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