Is there a limit to enter spouses W2?

[jnasti007]

I know if a dependent makes less than $6,300, I do not have to report it, but what about spouse, her total wages on a W2 was $2,902, do I still need to include this W2?

[KatrinaB · Accepted solution]

When filing as married filing jointly, you are required to report the total combined income.

Dependents aren't required to report income when earnings are under $6,300, because they aren't required to file a tax return. The same would be true, if you and your spouse weren't required to file a tax return. However, if you filed despite that fact, you would need to report all report all income.