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Laura and Skip had been married for 25 years when Skip died suddenly in February of the current year. Although Laura was deeply depressed about Skip's death, she knew that Skip would want her to move on with her life and she began dating. It wasn't long before Laura was swept off of her feet by Brad. After a romantic weekend in the Catskills, Brad and Laura got married in November of the same year.

What filing status will be used for Laura, Skip, and Brad for the current year?

Question 8 options:

	a. Laura and Skip must both use the single filing status.
	b. Laura will use the married filing jointly status, and Brad will use the married filing separately status.
	c. Laura and Brad will both use the married filing jointly status.
	d. Laura will use the surviving spouse filing status, and Skip will use the married filing jointly status.