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  • January 8, 2026
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Can I claim my husband as a dependent when he has cancer and cantbwork

    Best answer by VolvoGirl

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    No a spouse is never a dependent.   You just file a Joint return even if he has no income.   Joint is better than filing a dependent.  You get a higher Standard Deduction and you can get more credits.

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    VolvoGirl
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    Level 15
    January 8, 2026

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    No a spouse is never a dependent.   You just file a Joint return even if he has no income.   Joint is better than filing a dependent.  You get a higher Standard Deduction and you can get more credits.