When a Spouse Dies,the Surviving Spouse for the Year of Death

question 33

Multiple Choice

When a spouse dies,the surviving spouse for the year of death

• A)may file a married filing jointly return.
• B)must file a tax return using the single filing status.
• C)must file a tax return using the head of household filing status.
• D)may file a married filing jointly return only if the death occurred in the last half of the year.

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Definitions:

Dividends Received

Payments made to shareholders out of a corporation's earnings, representing a share of the profits.

Unrealized Gains

Increases in the value of an asset that has not been sold, and thus the gain has not been "realized" through a transaction.

Comprehensive Income

The total change in equity for a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events from non-owner sources.

Available-For-Sale Securities

Financial investments that a company holds with the intent of selling for a profit but are not actively traded or held to maturity.