Miguel, a widower whose wife died in Year 1, maintains a household for himself and his daughter, who qualifies as his dependent. Miguel did not remarry. What is the most favorable filing status that Miguel qualifies for in Year 3?
A)Single.
B)Qualifying widower.
C)Head of household.
D)Married filing separately.

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Miguel qualifies for the qualifying widower filing status, which allows him to use the married filing jointly tax rates for two years following his wife's death as long as he maintains a household for his dependent child. This filing status may be more advantageous than filing as a single or head of household.

Miguel, a Widower Whose Wife Died in Year 1, Maintains