Nelda Is Married to Chad,who Abandoned Her in Early June

question 90

Multiple Choice

Nelda is married to Chad,who abandoned her in early June of 2014.She has not seen or communicated with him since then.She maintains a household in which she and her two dependent children live.Which of the following statements about Nelda's filing status in 2014 is correct?

• A)Nelda can use the rates for single taxpayers.
• B)Nelda can file a joint return with Chad.
• C)Nelda can file as a surviving spouse.
• D)Nelda can file as a head of household.
• E)None of these statements is appropriate.

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Definitions:

Secondary Sex Characteristics

Characteristics that distinguish females from males, such as distribution of body hair and depth of voice, but that are not directly involved in reproduction.

Primary Sex Characteristics

Physical attributes directly involved in reproduction, such as the ovaries and testes.

Germinal Stage

The germinal stage is the first phase of prenatal development, encompassing the first two weeks after conception.

Zygote

The initial cell formed when a new organism is produced by the union of sperm and egg cells, containing genetic information from both parents.