Michael's Brother, Thomas, Lives with Michael in His Own Home

question 21

Multiple Choice

Michael's brother, Thomas, lives with Michael in his own home. Thomas has a full-time job and pays his brother for rent and utilities. Michael's filing status is

• A) single.
• B) head of household.
• C) married, filing separately.
• D) a qualifying widow(er).

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