Sukeeta, a young mother, is preparing to file her 2014 income tax return. Her husband, who was

Question:

Sukeeta, a young mother, is preparing to file her 2014 income tax return. Her husband, who was tragically killed in a boating accident in the summer of 2014, always handled the tax filing. Assuming she does not itemize deductions, which filing status should she use? Why? Does she have a choice of status? Which tax form should she use?