Emily, Whose Husband Died in December 2016, Maintains a Household

question 93

Multiple Choice

Emily, whose husband died in December 2016, maintains a household in which her dependent mother lives. Which (if any) of the following is her filing status for the tax year 2017? (Note: Emily is the executor of her husband's estate.)

• A)Single
• B)Married, filing separately
• C)Surviving spouse
• D)Head of household
• E)Married, filing jointly

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