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posted Apr 13, 2025 10:13:48 PM

Can i claim my wife and daughter as dependent in my 2024 tax return even if they just migrated and became permanent resident this year 2025?

What if IRS rejected my tax return through turbo tax? What will i do next?

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Level 2
Apr 13, 2025 10:21:54 PM

You are doing 2024 taxes. Doesn't matter what's happened in 2025. Do through the dependent questions slowly and carefully and you should find the correct answer. 

https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/dependents

Expert Alumni
Apr 14, 2025 7:34:31 AM

Your wife is never a dependent.  Your options when married as of December 31st of a year are married filing jointly or married filing separately. 

When did you get married?  If you got married in 2024, then you can file a joint return with your wife and if your daughter lived with your wife for the entire year (or over 6 months) you can claim your daughter as a dependent.   Your wife would need to include all income from all sources worldwide on the return.  If she did not work, then you would still file a joint return she just wouldn't have any income to report. 

They would both need SSN's or ITINS in order for you to do this. If they do not if you choose filing jointly, you will need to print and mail your return along with the W-7 and any other required documents to

IRS

ITIN Operation

P.O. Box 149342

Austin, TX 78714-9342

If you did not get married until 2025, then no, you cannot include them on your return.