Natalie is married to Chad, who abandoned her in early June of $2024.$ She has not seen or communicated with him since then. She maintains a household in which she and her two dependent children live. Which of the following statements about Natalie$$s filing status in $2024$ is correct?

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Natalie can file as a surviving spouse.

Natalie can use the rates for single taxpayers.

Natalie can file as a head of household.

Natalie can file a joint return with Chad.