No. A spouse cannot ever be claimed as a dependent. File a joint return. You can file a joint return even if one spouse had little or no income.
When you file a joint return, you and your spouse will get the married filing jointly standard deduction of $27,700 (+$1500 for each spouse 65 or older) You are eligible for more credits including education credits, earned income credit, child and dependent care credit, and a larger income limit to receive the child tax credit.
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