The Taxpayer's Spouse Died at the Beginning of 2013

question 82

Multiple Choice

The taxpayer's spouse died at the beginning of 2013.He has no qualifying child.Which status should the taxpayer select when filing his tax return for 2014?

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

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