In November, 20x6, married couple, John and Mary Mason, separate. Mary supports two children after the separation and pays 100% of the cost of maintaining the home in which the children live after John moved out in November, 20x6. The parties remain legally married as of December 31, 20x6. John refuses to file a joint return for 20x6. Which statement is true regarding Mary's 20x6 Form 1040? A Mary may claim abandoned spouse status B Mary may file as a head of household C Mary must file as married separate D Mary may still file a joint return, thereby forcing John to also file jointly None of the above E

In November, 20x6, married couple, John and Mary Mason, separate. Mary supports two children after the separation and pays 100% of the cost of maintaining the home in which the children live after John moved out in November, 20x6. The parties remain legally married as of December 31, 20x6. John refuses to file a joint return for 20x6. Which statement is true regarding Mary's 20x6 Form 1040? A Mary may claim abandoned spouse status B Mary may file as a head of household C Mary must file as married separate D Mary may still file a joint return, thereby forcing John to also file jointly None of the above E

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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