Which deduction category is explicitly linked to a surviving spouse after the death of a spouse?

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

Answer: (A)

This question tests recognizing a deduction category that is tied to a person who has lost a spouse. The option named Surviving Spouse deduction is the one explicitly linked to that situation, created to provide continued tax relief after a spouse dies. The other deductions correspond to age, disability, or veteran status, none of which specifically relate to being a surviving spouse, so they don’t fit the scenario.