When a spouse dies,the surviving spouse for the year of death
A)may file a married filing jointly return.
B)must file a tax return using the single filing status.
C)must file a tax return using the head of household filing status.
D)may file a married filing jointly return only if the death occurred in the last half of the year.

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The surviving spouse may file a married filing jointly return for the year of the spouse's death, regardless of when during the year the death occurred.

When a Spouse Dies,the Surviving Spouse for the Year of Death