Can I claim my spouse as a dependent even if we file taxes joint

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Can I claim my spouse as a dependent even if we file taxes joint

No. You just file a Joint return even if they don't have any income. Joint is basically like claiming the spouse as a dependent but better. You get a higher Standard Deduction.

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Can I claim my spouse as a dependent even if we file taxes joint

you never claim a spouse as a dependent regardless of joint or MFS filing.

Can I claim my spouse as a dependent even if we file taxes joint

No. You just file a Joint return even if they don't have any income. Joint is basically like claiming the spouse as a dependent but better. You get a higher Standard Deduction.