Nelda is married to Chad,who abandoned her in early June of 2011.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 Nelda's filing status in 2011 is correct?

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Nelda can file as a head of household since she maintained a household for more than half the year and had at least one dependent child living with her. She cannot file as a surviving spouse since Chad is not deceased, and she cannot file a joint return since Chad abandoned her and she has had no contact with him. She also cannot use the rates for single taxpayers since she has dependents.

Nelda Is Married to Chad,who Abandoned Her in Early June