Nelda is married to Chad, who abandoned her in early June of 2014. She has not seen or communicated with him since then. She maintains a household in which she and her two dependent children live. Which of the following statements about Nelda's filing status in 2014 is correct?
A) Nelda can use the rates for single taxpayers.
B) Nelda can file a joint return with Chad.
C) Nelda can file as a surviving spouse.
D) Nelda can file as a head of household.
E) None of the above statements is appropriate.

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Nelda can file as a head of household because she maintained a household for herself and her two dependent children for more than half of the year and her husband did not live with her for the last 6 months of the year. She cannot file as a surviving spouse because her husband did not pass away during the tax year. She also cannot file a joint return with Chad since they have been separated for the entire year. She cannot use the rates for single taxpayers because she has dependents.

Nelda Is Married to Chad, Who Abandoned Her in Early