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Yes, you can file a joint return however your spouse is never considered your dependent by the IRS. You can file jointly with your spouse even if one spouse had no income.
Six Important Facts about Dependents and ExemptionsSome tax rules affect every person who may have to file a federal income tax return – these rules include dependents and exemptions. Here are six important facts the IRS wants you to know about dependents and exemptions that will help you file your tax return.
Exemptions reduce your taxable income. There are two types of exemptions: personal exemptions and exemptions for dependents.
For more information on exemptions, dependents and whether you or your dependent needs to file a tax return, see IRS Publication 501. The publication is available at http://www.irs.gov or can be ordered by calling 800-TAX-FORM (800-829-3676). You can also use the Interactive Tax Assistant at http://www.irs.gov to determine who you can claim as a dependent and how much you can deduct for each exemption you claim. The ITA tool is a tax law resource on the IRS website that takes you through a series of questions and provides you with responses to tax law questions.
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IRS Publication 501, Exemptions, Standard Deduction, and Filing Information
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