In May 2021, Whitney filed for divorce from her husband, Michael. Although they lived apart for the last six months of the year, their divorce is not yet finalized and they are still legally married. Whitney does not wish to file a joint 2021 return, and she has no qualifying child or qualifying relative. What filing status should Whitney use?

In May 2021, Whitney filed for divorce from her husband, Michael. Although they lived apart for the last six months of the year, their divorce is not yet finalized and they are still legally married. Whitney does not wish to file a joint 2021 return, and she has no qualifying child or qualifying relative. What filing status should Whitney use?

Income Tax Fundamentals 2020

38th Edition

ISBN:9780357391129

Author:WHITTENBURG

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Chapter1: The Individual Income Tax Return

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