Which of the Following Statements Regarding Filing Status Is False

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding filing status is false?

• A) A widow or widower maintaining a home for a dependent child qualifies as surviving spouse for two tax years following the year of the spouse's death.
• B) Marital status for tax purposes is determined on the last day of the year.
• C) Any unmarried individual with a dependent qualifies as head of household.
• D) An unmarried individual without children or other dependents files as a single taxpayer.

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Definitions:

International Trade

The exchange of goods and services between countries, allowing for increased efficiency and market expansion by capitalizing on comparative advantage.

Lower Opportunity Cost

A situation where choosing one option over another results in a lower forfeit of potential benefit from the other options.

Self-Sufficient

refers to the ability of an individual, community, or country to provide for all their needs independently, without external assistance.

Trading Partner

A country, organization, or entity with which a business or country conducts trade, sharing a mutual economic exchange.