Mandi and Thomas were married and had a child aged 7 in 2018. Mandi died in 2018, leaving Thomas a single parent. The most favorable filing status for Thomas in 2019 will be:

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Qualifying widower is the most favorable filing status for Thomas in 2019 because it allows him to use the married filing jointly tax rates and the highest standard deduction amount if he has a dependent child, which he does. This status can be used for two years following the year of the spouse's death, provided the taxpayer doesn't remarry and maintains a home for a dependent child.

Mandi and Thomas Were Married and Had a Child Aged