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posted Jan 28, 2025 4:01:28 PM

My wife is permanently disabled and is unable to work. Does she count as a dependent of mine since her Social Security income is only 20% of what I make at my job?

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Level 15
Jan 28, 2025 4:10:31 PM

No.  A spouse is never a dependent.  You still file a Joint return even if she has little or no income.  Joint is better than claiming a dependent.  You get a higher Standard Deduction and other benefits.   You will have to enter her SSA-1099 for Social Security into your tax return.   

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Level 15
Jan 28, 2025 4:10:31 PM

No.  A spouse is never a dependent.  You still file a Joint return even if she has little or no income.  Joint is better than claiming a dependent.  You get a higher Standard Deduction and other benefits.   You will have to enter her SSA-1099 for Social Security into your tax return.