Jan Is Unmarried and Has No Children, but She Provides

question 99

Multiple Choice

Jan is unmarried and has no children, but she provides all of the financial support for her mother, who lives in an apartment across town. Jan's mother qualifies as Jan's dependent. Which is the most advantageous filing status available to Jan?

• A)Single.
• B)Head of household.
• C)Qualifying individual.
• D)Surviving single.

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