Can you claim a spouse member as a dependant if he or she is not working but lives in the household?

[2019study]

Do you have to claim military service connected disability compensation on your tax return or is it tax free

[xmasbaby0 · Accepted solution]

You NEVER claim a spouse as a dependent.  File a joint return.  

Married Filing Jointly is usually better, even if one spouse had little or no income. When you file a joint return, you and your spouse will get the married filing jointly standard deduction of $24,000 (+$1300 for each spouse 65 or older)  You are eligible for more credits including education credits, earned income credit, child and dependent care credit, and a larger income limit to receive the child tax credit. 

If your spouse is receiving VA benefits they are not taxable and do not get entered on your return.