Emily,whose Husband Died in December 2013,maintains a Household in Which

question 184

Multiple Choice

Emily,whose husband died in December 2013,maintains a household in which her dependent mother lives.Which (if any) of the following is her filing status for the tax year 2014? (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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