In 2015, Leo's Wife Died

question 1040

Multiple Choice

In 2015, Leo's wife died. Leo has two small children, ages 2 and 4, living at home whom he supports entirely. Leo does not remarry and is not claimed as a dependent on another's return during any of this period. In 2016, 2017, and 2018, Leo's most advantageous filing status is, respectively

• A) surviving spouse, surviving spouse, head of household.
• B) single for all three years.
• C) head of household for all three years.
• D) surviving spouse, surviving spouse, single.

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