for the current year $($assuming she does not remarry$)?$

Ashley will use married filing jointly in the prior year and qualifying widow in the current year.

Ashley will use qualifying widower for both years.

Reason: Ashley should file jointly with her husband in the year he died. She will use the qualifying widower status for the next two years if

she has dependents.

Ashley must use married filing separately in the prior year and head of household in the current year.

Reason: Ashley should file jointly with her husband in the year he died. She will use the qualifying widower status for the next two years if

she has dependents.

Ashley will use qualifying widower in the prior year and head of household in the current year.

Reason: Ashley should file jointly with her husband in the year he died. She will use the qualifying widower status for the next two years if

she has dependents.

Correct Answer