The Taxpayer's Spouse Died at the Beginning of 2016

question 25

Multiple Choice

The taxpayer's spouse died at the beginning of 2016.He has no qualifying child.Which status should the taxpayer select when filing his tax return for 2017?

• A)Single.
• B)Married Filing Separately.
• C)Married Filing Jointly.
• D)Qualifying Widow(er).

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