Jan Is Unmarried and Has No Children, but She Provides

question 50

Multiple Choice

Jan is unmarried and has no children, but she provides all of the financial support for her mother, who lives in an apartment across town. Jan's mother qualifies as Jan's dependent. Which is the most advantageous filing status available to Jan?

• A)Single.
• B)Head of household.
• C)Qualifying individual.
• D)Surviving singlE.Jan can claim head of household status if she maintains a separate residence for a parent who is also a dependent.

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