Can my wife file with me as a dependent, if I am disabled but don't collect ssi yet?

[Grumpydoggy259]

I am adult disabled who does not collect ssi payments or any income from anywhere. I have been this way for at least four years, but my wife and I file jointly as we have always done. My wife is the only one who works, and makes a income. I was wondering if We should be filing different and if I can be a dependent under her tax return??? Please help,

[KrisD · Accepted solution]

You should continue to file as you have, Married Filing Jointly.

When you file that way, she is getting your exemption, which is as if she is claiming you as a dependent.

Spouses cannot claim each other as dependents, but they do claim each other's exemption.

You are filing the correct way.