Natalie Is Married to Chad, Who Abandoned Her in Early

question 2

Multiple Choice

Natalie is married to Chad, who abandoned her in early June of 2018. She has not seen or communicated with him since then. She maintains a household in which she and her two dependent children live. Which of the following statements about Natalie's filing status in 2018 is correct?

• A) Natalie can use the rates for single taxpayers.
• B) Natalie can file a joint return with Chad.
• C) Natalie can file as a surviving spouse.
• D) Natalie can file as a head of household.
• E) None of these statements is appropriate.

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Definitions:

Service Business

A service business is a company that provides intangible products or services to consumers, as opposed to selling physical goods.

Business Entities

Organizations that are formed to conduct business and engage in transactions, structured in various forms such as partnerships, corporations, and sole proprietorships, distinguished legally and financially from their owners.

Proprietorship

A type of business entity owned and operated by one individual, where there is no legal distinction between the owner and the business.

Contribution

The sum left over after variable expenses are subtracted from total revenue, which helps in covering fixed expenses and producing profit.