Match the letter of the filing status to the taxpayers below. Items may be used more than once.
-The taxpayer is married, but her husband disappeared with a girlfriend while on vacation in March of the current year. The taxpayer has no dependents.

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The taxpayer is still legally married but her husband is not present, so she cannot file as single or as qualifying widow(er). Since she has no dependents, she cannot file as head of household. If she wants to file separately from her spouse, she can file as married filing separate returns. If she wants to file jointly with her spouse, she can file as married filing joint, but that may not be possible if her spouse is not cooperating. Therefore, the best choice is C, married filing separate returns.

Match the Letter of the Filing Status to the Taxpayers