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No. A spouse is never a dependent. Since you are married, your choices are Married filing Jointly or Separately. You can't file as Head of Household.

 

You may qualify for EIC this year since you work. This is not for her, but it is a credit available to low-income people who work.

 

Please see the EIC Chart for 2021 for persons without children. EIC tables