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Can my husband claim me if I didn't make any money in 2015

I'm a stay at home mother and I was wondering since I made no money what so ever if he can claim me as a dependent? if so does he file married jointly or married separate or what?
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Can my husband claim me if I didn't make any money in 2015

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 each receive the $4000 personal exemption, plus the married filing jointly standard deduction of $12,600 (add $1250 for each spouse over the age of 65).  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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Can my husband claim me if I didn't make any money in 2015

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 each receive the $4000 personal exemption, plus the married filing jointly standard deduction of $12,600 (add $1250 for each spouse over the age of 65).  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. 

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

Can my husband claim me if I didn't make any money in 2015

Note: You do not “claim” a spouse as a dependent.
**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

Can my husband claim me if I didn't make any money in 2015

another question, do I add me in the dependent part? or will me putting unemployed enough.

Can my husband claim me if I didn't make any money in 2015

ok thanks

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