Because you are married, you cannot be treated as single. You can file a joint return, or you can opt to file as “married filing separately.” However, if spouses live apart and meet certain tests, one may qualify to file as head of household instead of married filing separately. To do this, you must have a qualifying person live with you (or a dependent parent even if not living with you); a spouse is not a qualifying person.
IRA-type plan set up by an employer, rather than the employee. Salary-reduction contributions may be allowed to plans of small employers set up before 1997.