A Taxpayer Is Married with a Qualifying Child (Dependent), but She

question 26

Multiple Choice

A taxpayer is married with a qualifying child (dependent) , but she has been living separate from her spouse for the last five months of the year. However, she paid for more than half of the cost of keeping up the household. Her spouse does not want to file jointly. What filing status must she use when filing her tax return? She wants to obtain the maximum legal benefit.

• A) Single.
• B) Married Filing Separately.
• C) Qualifying Widow(er).
• D)Head of HouseholD.The taxpayer must have lived apart from her spouse for at least the last six months of the year to qualify for the Head of Household status.

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