$1.$ A taxpayer$$s spouse died on December $31,2022.$ He has no qualifying child. Which status should the taxpayer select when filing his $2023$ tax return?

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Multiple Choice

Single

Married filing separately

Qualifying widow$($er$)$

Married filing jointly

A taxpayer$$s spouse died on December $31,2022.$ He has no qualifying child. Which status should the taxpayer select when filing his $2023$ tax return?

Multiple Choice

Single

Married filing separately

Qualifying widow$($er$)$

Married filing jointly

A taxpayer$$s spouse died on December $31,2022.$ He has no qualifying child. Which status should the taxpayer select when filing his $2023$ tax return?

Multiple Choice

Single

Married filing separately

Qualifying widow$($er$)$

Married filing jointly