Mandi and Thomas were married and had one child,age 7.Mandi died in 2004 leaving Thomas a single parent.In 2005,the most favorable filing status for Thomas will be

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In 2005, Thomas can file as a qualifying widow(er) because he has a dependent child and his spouse died in the previous two years. This status allows him to use the married filing jointly tax rates, which are more favorable than the other options.

Mandi and Thomas Were Married and Had One Child,age 7