Natalie is married to Chad, who abandoned her in early June of 2018. 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 2018 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 because she maintained a household for herself and her two dependent children for more than half of the year and her husband did not live in the household or provide any support during that time.

Natalie Is Married to Chad, Who Abandoned Her in Early