Unfortunately, the IRS does not allow you to claim your spouse as a dependent on a return, even if you completely supported her. So your wife cannot be your dependent.
If you are married, she cannot file as Head of Household. You two should file Married Filing Jointly.
The good news is that you are still able to file a joint return with her, even if one spouse had no income. For a joint return for tax year 2024, the standard deduction is $29,200 while on a Single status return, the standard deduction is only $14,600. By including her on the return as your spouse, you will have a higher standard deduction. This will help you to pay less taxes.
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