Natalie is married to Chad, who abandoned her in early June of 2019.She has not seen or communicated with him since then.She maintains a household in which she and her two dependent children live.Which of the following statements about Natalie's filing status in 2019 is correct?
A)Natalie can use the rates for single taxpayers.
B)Natalie can file a joint return with Chad.
C)Natalie can file as a surviving spouse.
D)Natalie can file as a head of household.
E)None of these statements is appropriate.

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Natalie can file as a head of household if she meets the following criteria:
1. She is unmarried or considered unmarried on the last day of the year.
2. She paid more than half of the costs of maintaining a household for the year.
3. A qualifying person, such as a dependent child, lived in the household for more than half of the year. In this case, Natalie has two dependent children living with her, so she meets this requirement.

Natalie Is Married to Chad, Who Abandoned Her in Early