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Can I declare my wife, who is a permanent resident, a stay-at-home mom and isn't employed, as a dependent?

I am currently the sole provider of our family with one job.
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JohnB5677
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Can I declare my wife, who is a permanent resident, a stay-at-home mom and isn't employed, as a dependent?

Resident aliens are taxed just like U.S. citizens. You would list a resident-alien spouse on your return and provide his or her Social Security number (SSN).

 

If your spouse is not eligible for a Social Security number, he or she will need to apply for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) from the IRS.

 

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Can I declare my wife, who is a permanent resident, a stay-at-home mom and isn't employed, as a dependent?

a spouse can never be a depndent.

 

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