Edward, a Widower Whose Wife Died in 2015, Maintains a Household

question 1425

Multiple Choice

Edward, a widower whose wife died in 2015, maintains a household for himself and his 10- year- old daughter. Edward's most favorable filing status for 2018 is

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

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Definitions:

Cost Basis

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Subsidiaries

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