Married filing jointly for 2018; single for 2019.his filing status for 2017 and 2018
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Mr. Raines isn't a surviving spouse in 2019 because he does not maintain a home for a dependent child.
what's the definition of a dependent child?
With reference to a parent, means a toddler , aside from a child who is 18 years of age and is a person with disabilities, who resides within the parent's place of residence for more than 50 per cent of each month and relies on that parent for the necessities of life.
Who qualifies as dependent?
The IRS defines a dependent as a qualifying child (under age 19 or under 24 if a full-time student, or any age if permanently and totally disabled) or a qualifying relative. A qualifying dependent can have income but cannot provide quite half of their own annual support
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