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Spouse had cancer unable to work child care

Wife was struct with cancer unable to work,Care, transportation and finincial hardship. Can i file her on this return as dependent.

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You cannot claim a spouse as a dependent. You can, however, receive an exemption for a spouse (whether the spouse has income or not) by filing a joint return - which is the same thing.

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You cannot claim a spouse as a dependent. You can, however, receive an exemption for a spouse (whether the spouse has income or not) by filing a joint return - which is the same thing.