which of the following taxpayers may use the married filing jointly filing status? a married couple, even though one spouse did not have any income during the tax year a married couple that is legally separated on the last day of the tax year if they share custody of a dependent child a married couple that is legally separated on the last day of the tax year a married couple that is not legally separated on the last day of the tax year a) i, ii, and iii b) ii and iv c) i and iv d) i, ii, and iv explanation a married couple may file a joint return even though one spouse has no income or deductions if they are not legally separated or divorced on the last day of the tax year. lo 4.1.1