During 2017,Murray,who is 60 years old and unmarried,provided all of the support of his elderly mother.His mother was a resident of a home for the aged for the entire year and had no income.What is Murray's filing status for 2017,and how many exemptions should he claim on his tax return?

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Murray qualifies as head of household because he provided more than half the support for his mother, who is a qualifying relative. He can claim 2 exemptions: one for himself and one for his mother.

During 2017,Murray,who Is 60 Years Old and Unmarried,provided All of the Support