Sukeeta, a young mother, is preparing to file her 2017 income tax return. Her husband, who was killed in a boating accident in the summer of 2017, always handled the tax filing. Assuming she does not itemize deductions, which filing status should she use? Does she have a choice of status? Which tax form should she use?

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Part 1

Assuming Sukeeta does not itemize deductions, the filing status she should use is:(Select the best answer below.)

A.

Married filing separately.

B.

Head of household.

C.

Qualifying Widow(er).

D.

Single.

E.

Married filing jointly.

Part 2

Does she have a choice of status?(Select the best answer below.)

A.

Yes.

B.

No.

Part 3

The tax form she should use is:(Select the best answer below.)

A.

Form 1040A.

B.

Form 1040EZ.

C.

Form 1040NR.

D.

Form 1040.