Frank's wife died in 2016. He has not remarried and maintains a home for himself and his dependent daughter. What is Frank's filing status for 2018?

Name: Frank's wife died in 2016. He has not remarried and maintains a home for himself and his dependent daughter. What is Frank's filing status for 2018?
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Frank qualifies as a surviving spouse for two years following the year of his spouse's death if he maintains a home for a dependent child. Therefore, for 2018, he can file as a surviving spouse.

Frank's Wife Died in 2016