Hank, who wants to claim the earned income credit, informs his tax preparer that he is still married but currently doesn't live with his spouse. He wants to claim head of household filing status because he maintains a home for his six-year-old son, who is eligible to be claimed as his dependent. To determine his filing status, which question should the tax preparer ask?
a. Did your spouse live with you during the first six months of the tax year?
b. Did your spouse live with you during the last six months of the tax year?
c. Is your spouse employed?
d. What is your spouse's adjusted gross income?