Stephanie, Who Was Divorced in 2015, Had Filed a Joint

question 94

Multiple Choice

Stephanie, who was divorced in 2015, had filed a joint tax return with her husband in 2014. During 2015, she did not remarry and continued to maintain her home in which her three dependent children lived. In preparation of her 2015 tax return, Stephanie should file as

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

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Definitions:

Ongoing Cost

Continuous expenses associated with the operation and maintenance of a business or project.

Menopause

A point in time 12 months after a woman’s last menstrual period.

Sexual Drive

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Barrier Method

A type of contraception that physically blocks sperm from entering the uterus, examples include condoms, diaphragms, and cervical caps.