Edward,a Widower Whose Wife Died in 2016,maintains a Household for Himself

question 68

Multiple Choice

Edward,a widower whose wife died in 2016,maintains a household for himself and his 10-year-old daughter.Edward's most favorable filing status for 2019 is

• A)single.
• B)surviving spouse.
• C)head of household.
• D)married filing jointly.

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