For Filing Status Purposes, the Taxpayer's Marital Status Is Determined

question 45

Multiple Choice

For filing status purposes, the taxpayer's marital status is determined at what point during the year?

• A) the beginning of the year
• B) the end of the year
• C) the middle of the year
• D) None of these

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