Emily,whose husband died in December 2015,maintains a household in which her dependent mother lives.Which (if any)of the following is her filing status for the tax year 2016? (Note: Emily is the executor of her husband's estate. )
A)Single
B)Married,filing separately
C)Surviving spouse
D)Head of household
E)Married,filing jointly

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Emily can file as head of household since she maintained a household for her dependent mother and her spouse died in the previous tax year.

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