Basic Scenario $1$: Bradley Cushion Interview Notes $$ Bradley is $39$ years old and has never been married. $$ Chris, age $14,$ is Bradley's brother who lived with him all year. Bradley provided all of Chris's support and provided over half the cost of keeping up the home. $$ Bradley earned $$48,000$ in wages. $$ Bradley is blind and cannot be claimed as a dependent by another taxpayer. $$ Bradley and Chris are U$.$S$.$ citizens, have valid Social Security numbers, and lived in the U$.$S$.$ the entire year. Basic Scenario $1$: Test Questions $1.$ What is the most advantageous filing status allowable that Bradley can claim on his tax return for $2024?$ a$.$ Single b$.$ Head of Household c$.$ Qualifying Surviving Spouse $($QSS$)$ d$.$ Married Filing Jointly $2.$ Bradley can claim a higher standard deduction because he is blind. a$.$ True b$.$ False