In June of Year 1, Edgar's wife, Cathy, died, and Edgar did not remarry during the year. What is his filing status for Year 1 (assuming they did not have any dependents)?
A)Married filing jointly.
B)Single.
C)Qualifying widower.
D)Head of household.

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In the year of a spouse's death, the surviving spouse can still file as married filing jointly. Since Edgar's wife, Cathy, died in Year 1 and he did not remarry in that year, he can file as married filing jointly for Year 1.

In June of Year 1, Edgar's Wife, Cathy, Died, and Edgar