The taxpayer's spouse died at the beginning of 2016.She has a qualifying child.Which status should the taxpayer select when filing her tax return for 2017?
A)Qualifying Widower).
B)Head of Household.
C)Single.
D)Married Filing Jointly.

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The taxpayer can file as a Qualifying Widower for two years following the year of the spouse's death if they have a qualifying child. Since the spouse died in 2016, the taxpayer can file as a Qualifying Widower for 2017.

The Taxpayer's Spouse Died at the Beginning of 2016