Alan, Whose Wife Died in 2012, Filed a Joint Tax

question 121

Multiple Choice

Alan, whose wife died in 2012, filed a joint tax return for 2012. He did not remarry and continues to maintain his home in which his four dependent children live. In the preparation of his tax return for 2014, Alan should file as:

• A)Single
• B)Qualifying widow(er)
• C)Head of household
• D)Married, filing separately
• E)None of the above

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