Lisa's husband died in 2014. Lisa did not remarry, and continued to maintain a home for herself and her dependent daughter during 2015, 2016, and 2017 providing full support for herself and her daughter during these years. For 2017, Lisa's filing status is:

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Lisa can file as head of household since she provided more than half the cost of keeping up a home for herself and her dependent daughter. She cannot file as "Surviving Spouse" since this status is only available for the two years following the spouse's death if the taxpayer maintains a home for a dependent child.

Lisa's Husband Died in 2014