In June of year 1,Eric's wife Savannah died.Eric did not remarry during year 1,year 2,or year 3.Eric maintains the household for his dependent daughter Catherine in year 1,year 2,and year 3.Which is the most advantageous filing status for Eric in year 2?
A)Head of household.
B)Qualifying widower.
C)Single.
D)Married filing separately.

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Qualifying widower filing status allows a widower with a dependent child to use the same tax rates and standard deduction as someone who is married filing jointly for the two years following the death of their spouse. Since Eric did not remarry and has a dependent daughter, he qualifies for this filing status in year 2. This will likely result in a lower tax liability compared to filing as head of household or single.

In June of Year 1,Eric's Wife Savannah Died