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If my wife spent the past year laid up in bed due to medical conditions, is she considered a dependent?

 
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If my wife spent the past year laid up in bed due to medical conditions, is she considered a dependent?

No, a spouse is not considered to be a dependent.  You can still file as Married Filing Jointly even if only one spouse has income.

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If my wife spent the past year laid up in bed due to medical conditions, is she considered a dependent?

No, a spouse is not considered to be a dependent.  You can still file as Married Filing Jointly even if only one spouse has income.

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