Question

Which of these people should use the "married filing jointly" tax filing status?

Mr. and Mrs. Jaden, who want to file their income tax return together
Mr. Olsen, who is the only earning member in his family
Mr. Alan, who is an unmarried businessman

Answer 1

Mr. and Mrs. Jaden, who want to file their income tax return together

Answer 2

Answer: The answer is (A) Mr. and Mrs. Jaden, who want to file their income tax return together.

Step-by-step explanation: We are to select the correct people who should use the "married filing jointly" tax filing status.

Since Mr. Olsen is the only earning member in his family, so he should not use "married filing jointly" tax filing status.

Also, Mr. Alsen is an unmarried businessman, so he should not use "married filing jointly" tax filing status.

Now, since Mr. and Mrs. Jaden, who want to file their income tax return together, so they should use the "married filing jointly" tax filing status.

Thus, (A) is the correct option.