RTRP Exam Prep

Domains 1- 2 Tax Information Joe is 37 years old. His wife died during the tax year and he has not remarried. His deceased wife had no income. He has two minor children living with him. Joe paid all of the costs for keeping up his home for his children. What is the filing status with the lowest tax rate for which Joe qualifies? - Correct. A taxpayer whose spouse died during the year and did not remarry is eligible for the MFJ status. Joe may claim exemptions for himself, his spouse, and his two children. Lisa was married with two dependent children when her husband died in April. She has not remarried. What is Lisa's filing status for the year of her husband's death? - Correct. Lisa's filing status is Married Filing Jointly for the year her husband died. If she does not remarry and still has a dependent child, her filing status will be Qualifying Widow(er) with dependent child for the next two tax years following the year of death.