Harpreet, Whose Husband Died in December 2017, Maintains a Household

question 52

Multiple Choice

Harpreet, whose husband died in December 2017, maintains a household in which her dependent mother lives. Which (if any) of the following is her filing status for the tax year 2018? (Note: Harpreet is the executor of her husband's estate.)

• A) Single
• B) Married, filing separately
• C) Surviving spouse
• D) Head of household
• E) Married, filing jointly

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