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If you were married as of Dec 31,2024 you should file a Joint return even if your spouse didn’t have any income.  That should change your return.  You will get a higher Standard Deduction.  Joint is better than claiming her as a dependent.  

When did you get married?  If you were married before 12/31/23 you could have filed Married Joint for 2023 too.  

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