Emily, whose husband died in December 2016, maintains a household in which her dependent mother lives. Which (if any) of the following is her filing status for the tax year 2017? (Note: Emily is the executor of her husband's estate.)
A)Single
B)Married, filing separately
C)Surviving spouse
D)Head of household
E)Married, filing jointly

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Emily qualifies for the head of household filing status because she maintained a household that was the principal home of her dependent mother for more than half the year and she is considered unmarried for tax purposes since her husband passed away in 2016. The fact that she is the executor of her husband's estate does not affect her filing status.

Emily, Whose Husband Died in December 2016, Maintains a Household