topic I am a stay at home mom with 2 kids. I didn't work at all in 2018. Do I file jointly w/ my husband still or not file at all? Can he claim me as a dependant? in Get your taxes done using TurboTax

I am a stay at home mom with 2 kids. I didn't work at all in 2018. Do I file jointly w/ my husband still or not file at all? Can he claim me as a dependant?

elinowski85 — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 17:55:58 GMT

A spouse is never a dependent. You file a Joint return e...

VolvoGirl — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 17:55:59 GMT

A spouse is never a dependent. You file a Joint return even if one spouse has no income.

Just to amplify: the overall result is much better filing...

BobB7 — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 17:56:01 GMT

Just to amplify: the overall result is much better filing as VolvoGirl describes than had he been able to clai you as a dependent: you get a better standard deduction and lower tax rates.