kepinkavathia
Returning Member

I am going to get married in October 2019 but my spouse will not visit the US before 2020. Am I eligible for standard deduction for my spouse?

I am going to get married in October 2019 but my spouse will not visit the US before 2020. I am currently on F1 OPT visa. My spouse has never visited the US and won't be visiting before 2020.

Am I eligible for standard deduction for my spouse via filing jointly?