In order to qualify to file as surviving spouse,all of the following criteria must be met by the widow or widower except
A)he or she and the decedent must have shared the same household as of date of death.
B)he or she must be a U.S.citizen or resident.
C)he or she must be qualified to file a joint return in the year of death.
D)he or she must have at least one dependent child living at home the entire year and pay over half of the expenses of the home.

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A surviving spouse does not need to have shared the same household with the decedent as of the date of death to qualify for this filing status.

In Order to Qualify to File as Surviving Spouse,all of the Following