Question

In April of Year 1, Martin left his wife, Marianne. The couple has two children under the age of 15. While the couple was apart, they were not legally divorced. Marianne remained in the home and paid all the costs of maintaining the home for the remainder of the year. Assuming the couple does not file jointly, which of the following statements regarding filing status is true?A. No matter the post seperation residence of the children, both spouces must file as a married filing seperately
B. No matter the post separation residence of the children, Martin must file as married filing seperately but marianne may qualify to file as head of household
C. No matter the post separation residence of the children, Marianne must file as a married filing separately but Marin may qualify to file as head of household
D. Depending on the post separation residence of the children, both spouces may qualify to file as head of household.

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Depending on the post separation residence of the children, both spouces may qualify to file as head of household

Explanation:

Hello! Marianne is taking responsibility for her children and the house, since the separation was an abandonment that was not legally agreed. Therefore, she can take care of everything, since her husband renounced his role as father and husband when leaving home.

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