In June of year 1, Jake's wife Darla died. The couple did not have any children and Jake did not remarry in year 1 or year 2. Which is the most favorable filing status for Jake in year 2?
A) Married filing separately.
B) Single.
C) Head of household.
D) Qualifying widower.

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Jake is not married and he does not maintain a household for a dependent in year 2 so his most favorable filing status (in fact, his only filing status available) is single.

In June of Year 1, Jake's Wife Darla Died