David and Martha Were Divorced on December 31,2017

question 35

Essay

David and Martha were divorced on December 31,2017.Can they file their 2017 income tax return using married filing jointly? Why or Why not? What other filing status choices do they have,if any?

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Definitions:

Covert Power

Influence exerted indirectly or through non-obvious means, often hidden or behind the scenes, to affect decision-making or outcomes.

Coercive Power

Authority or power that is based on the ability to punish or inflict sanctions on others.

Referent Power

Referent Power is a form of influence based on the charisma or likeability of an individual, leading others to emulate or follow them voluntarily.

Reward Power

The ability to influence others' behavior through the offering of positive incentives or benefits.