At the time of a spouse's death, the age requirement to qualify for which deduction is 55?

• A. Surviving Spouse
• B. Senior
• C. Disabled
• D. Veteran

Answer: (A)

When a spouse dies, there’s a special tax status available to the surviving spouse that carries an age condition. In this context, the age requirement to qualify is 55, so the deduction tied to this situation is the Surviving Spouse deduction. The other options don’t hinge on a 55-year age at the time of a spouse’s death: Senior typically uses a higher age threshold (often 65), Disabled relates to disability status, and Veteran relates to military service. Thus, Surviving Spouse is the deduction that matches the 55-year criterion.