Can I still be claimed as a dependent by my parents if I am married?

[drphil1235]

Hello,

I am 20 and married to a non-US resident who lives in Europe currently. I have no income, however she does but does not provide me any financial support. My parents support me completely and claim me as a dependent. However, I did worked last year (2017) for a few months, so this will be my first time filing taxes. I am just wondering what the process would be. Am I still able to be declared as a dependent, or must I mark something that says I am married?

[Hal_Al · Accepted solution]

It's complicated. But the simple answer: no, because you made too much money (I assume "worked a few months" resulted in more than $4050 of income) to be their dependent.

You don't say where you live or if you are a student. If you are a full time student and live with your parents, the answer id different. For a full discussion, see a similar question at https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2938663-can-i-claim-my-daughter-who-got-married-on-december-19th-2...

You will most likely have to file as Married Filing Separately (MFS). It is possible to file as Married filing jointly (MFJ), but then you would have to include your spouses income.

[drphil1235]

Hi Hal, yes I am a full time student and live away from home in resident housing.

[Hal_Al]

Being away from home, for the purpose of attending school, whether you live on or off campus, is considered a temporary absence from your main home (typically your parent's home). You can (most likely) still be their dependent.