Which of the Following Statements Regarding Filing Status Is False

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding filing status is false?

• A)A widow or widower maintaining a home for a dependent child qualifies as surviving spouse for two tax years following the year of the spouse's death.
• B)Marital status for tax purposes is determined on the last day of the year.
• C)Any unmarried individual with a dependent child qualifies as head of household.
• D)An unmarried individual without children or other dependents files as a single taxpayer.

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