https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-tax-return-claiming-a-dependent-while-on-f1/01/961055#M345853 <P>Ok. If we file jointly, she does not have an SSN. How can we file jointly and will it allow me to claim the 1098 as benefit</P> Wed, 04 Dec 2019 22:52:06 GMT ashutoshmalg89 2019-12-04T22:52:06Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/tax-return-claiming-a-dependent-while-on-f1/01/961048#M345850 <P>I am on F1 and stay here with my wife who is on F2 and pursuing masters. She has T-1098 form stating the amount of fees paid in 2019. Can I claim this form as tax benefit while filing my return. How do I claim my spouse as a dependent and get maximum tax returns.</P> Wed, 04 Dec 2019 22:35:27 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/tax-return-claiming-a-dependent-while-on-f1/01/961048#M345850 ashutoshmalg89 2019-12-04T22:35:27Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-tax-return-claiming-a-dependent-while-on-f1/01/961054#M345852 <P>A spouse can never be claimed as a dependent ... instead you file a joint return.</P> Wed, 04 Dec 2019 22:49:57 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-tax-return-claiming-a-dependent-while-on-f1/01/961054#M345852 Critter 2019-12-04T22:49:57Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-tax-return-claiming-a-dependent-while-on-f1/01/961055#M345853 <P>Ok. If we file jointly, she does not have an SSN. How can we file jointly and will it allow me to claim the 1098 as benefit</P> Wed, 04 Dec 2019 22:52:06 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-tax-return-claiming-a-dependent-while-on-f1/01/961055#M345853 ashutoshmalg89 2019-12-04T22:52:06Z