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posted Jan 25, 2025 2:12:28 PM

is your spouse considered a dependent if they don't work?

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Level 15
Jan 25, 2025 2:13:55 PM

A spouse is never a dependent.  If you are legally married you should be filing your 2024 tax return as Married Filing Jointly even if one spouse has little or no income.