Alan, whose wife died in 2012, filed a joint tax return for 2012. He did not remarry and continues to maintain his home in which his four dependent children live. In the preparation of his tax return for 2014, Alan should file as:

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Alan qualifies as a qualifying widow(er) for the year 2014 since he maintained a home for his dependent children and his spouse died within the previous two years, making him eligible to file as a married taxpayer for the year in which his spouse died and the following year.

Alan, Whose Wife Died in 2012, Filed a Joint Tax