Can I add my spouse as a dependent, she was unemployed 2019?

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March 26, 2020
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xmasbaby0

Level 15

No. You never claim a spouse as a dependent. You file a joint return.

Married Filing Jointly is usually better, 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 $24,400 (+$1300 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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12Luckey

Level 2

is it to late or can I refill adding my wife as a dependent

xmasbaby0

Level 15

@12Luckey You can never claim a spouse as a dependent. You do not say how you filed--did you file separate returns? You should have filed a joint return if you were legally married as of the end of 2019. That way, you get the married joint standard deduction of $24,400 (+ $1300 for each spouse 65 or older). How did you file?