Arnold Is Married to Sybil, Who Abandoned Him in 2016

question 3

Multiple Choice

Arnold is married to Sybil, who abandoned him in 2016. He has not seen or communicated with her since April of that year. He maintains a household in which their son, Evans, lives. Evans is age 25 and earns over $6,000 each year. For tax year 2017, Arnold's filing status is:

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

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