Which of the Following Is Not a Requirement for a Married

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a requirement for a married taxpayer to be treated as unmarried at the end of the year for filing status purposes?

• A) The taxpayer claims a dependency exemption for a child.
• B) The taxpayer pays more than half the costs of maintaining his or her home for the entire year and the home is the principal residence for a dependent qualifying child for more than half the year.
• C) The taxpayer files a tax return separate from the other spouse.
• D) The spouse does not live in the taxpayer's home at all during the year.