Miguel,a widower whose wife died in year 1,maintains a household for himself and his daughter who qualifies as his dependent.Miguel did not remarry.What is the most favorable filing status that Miguel qualifies for in year 3?
A)Single.
B)Qualifying widower.
C)Head household.
D)Married,filing separately.

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Miguel can qualify as a qualifying widower if he meets certain conditions, such as maintaining a household for his dependent child and not remarrying. This filing status allows him to use the more favorable tax rates and higher standard deduction that would have applied if he had filed a joint return with his deceased spouse. This status can only be used for two years after the year of the spouse's death, which means that Miguel can use it in year 3.

Miguel,a Widower Whose Wife Died in Year 1,maintains a Household