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filing jointly

nikaurysm — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 17:20:41 GMT

My husband worked for two months last year and made 6,289. If we file jointly, can I claim him as a dependent? And do I include the amount he earned?

Re: filing jointly

VolvoGirl — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 17:24:33 GMT

A spouse is never a dependent. Just file a Joint return even if they have little or no income. Yes enter all the income for the both of you. A joint return is 1 return combined for the both of you.

Re: filing jointly

JohnB5677 — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 17:24:58 GMT

No, you can not claim a spouse as a dependent.

Yes you will include his income on the joint tax return.

You do get a step up in the standard deduction.

The standard deduction amounts for 2024 are:

$29,200 – Married Filing Jointly
$14,600 – Single