If you are filing a joint return with your spouse, you are
essentially “claiming” her on your return.
Your standard deduction will be more than if you use the Married
Filing Separate filing status, and you will have two exemptions included as
well (one for you, one for your spouse).
Since she did not work, you will only enter your income into the
return. For more information, see below:
https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3301920
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