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Unfortunately, the IRS doesn't allow you to claim your spouse as a dependent on a return, even if you completely supported him.
The good news is that you are still able to file a joint return with her, even if he had no income. For a joint return for tax year 2023, the standard deduction is $27,700 while on a Single status return, the standard deduction is only $13,850. By including him 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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