Alan, whose wife died in 2014, filed a joint tax return for 2014. He did not remarry and continues to maintain his home in which his four dependent children live. In the preparation of his tax return for 2016, Alan should file as:

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Alan meets all the qualifications to file as a qualifying widow(er) for 2016. To do so, he must have a dependent child living with him for the entire year, not have remarried, and meet certain income requirements. Since his wife died in 2014, he can file as a qualifying widow(er) for two years following her death.

Alan, Whose Wife Died in 2014, Filed a Joint Tax