A taxpayer whose spouse recently died and who has a dependent is most likely to use the ________ filing status.

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The correct filing status for a taxpayer whose spouse has recently died and who has a dependent is "qualifying widow or widower." This status allows the taxpayer to use the joint return tax rates and the highest standard deduction amount for two years following the year of the spouse's death, provided they do not remarry and maintain a home for a dependent.

A Taxpayer Whose Spouse Recently Died and Who Has a Dependent