@matthewgould87 said: "I File the same every year. Joint married and i've never had a problem with my wife showing up as one of my dependents"
That's not possible without forcing incorrect entries in the TurboTax program.
You are asked: Can I Claim Myself or my Spouse as a Dependent?
You
You cannot claim yourself as a dependent. Even if you support yourself, you aren't considered a dependent on your own return.
Spouses
Spouses are never considered to be your dependent, even when you support them.
Later, you are asked if the person you are claiming filed a joint return with he spouse.
