Alan, whose wife died in 2017, filed a joint tax return for 2017. He did not remarry and continues to maintain his home in which his four dependent children live. In the preparation of his tax return for 2019, Alan should file as:

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Alan can file as a qualifying widow(er) for the tax year 2019 since his spouse passed away within the past two years, he did not remarry, and he maintains a home in which his dependent children live. This filing status allows for a higher standard deduction and lower tax rates than filing as single or married filing separately.

Alan, Whose Wife Died in 2017, Filed a Joint Tax