Emily, whose husband died in December 2011, maintains a household in which her dependent daughter lives.Which (if any) of the following is her filing status for the tax year 2012? (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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For the tax year following the year of her husband's death, Emily can file as a "Surviving Spouse" if she maintains a household for a dependent child.

Emily, Whose Husband Died in December 2011, Maintains a Household