Kathy and Brett Ouray married in 1998. They began to experience marital difficulties in 2013 and, in
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Although Brett earns significantly more annual income than does Kathy, both parties contribute financially to maintaining their home and supporting their teenage sons. In one of their few, brief conversations this year, they determined that Brett had contributed far more consideration than had Kathy to the maintenance of their home and the support of their sons.
Thus, Brett has decided that for the current tax year, he and Kathy will file separate Federal income tax returns and he will claim head-of-household filing status. Even though they live under the same roof, Brett believes that he and Kathy should "maintain separate households." Therefore, Brett believes that he is eligible for head of- household filing status.
Advise Brett on which filing status is most appropriate for him in the current year in a letter to him at 16 Lahinch, Chicago, IL 60608.
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South Western Federal Taxation 2017 Comprehensive
ISBN: 9781305874169
40th Edition
Authors: William H. Hoffman, David M. Maloney, William A. Raabe, James C. Young
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