On December 31, 2015, a taxpayer received the notification that he was legally divorced. However, he lived with his spouse for 8 months during 2015. He has no dependent children. What status should he select when filing his tax return for 2015?
A) Married Filing Separately.
B) Head of Household.
C) Married Filing Jointly.
D)Single.

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Since the taxpayer was legally divorced by the end of the year, he must file as Single for the 2015 tax year.

On December 31, 2015, a Taxpayer Received the Notification That