Edward, a widower whose wife died in 2015, maintains a household for himself and his 10- year- old daughter. Edward's most favorable filing status for 2018 is

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Edward qualifies for the head of household status as he maintains a household for himself and his dependent daughter, which is more favorable than filing as single. The surviving spouse status is only available for two years following the year of the spouse's death, so it is not applicable in 2018.

Edward, a Widower Whose Wife Died in 2015, Maintains a Household