Kyle, Whose Wife Died in December 2009, Filed a Joint

question 7

Multiple Choice

Kyle, whose wife died in December 2009, filed a joint tax return for 2009.He did not remarry, but has continued to maintain his home in which his two dependent children live.What is Kyle's filing status as to 2012?

• A)Head of household.
• B)Surviving spouse.
• C)Single.
• D)Married filing separately.
• E)None of the above.

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