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It keeps saying that my spouse ssn it can not be the same as my dependent He is my dependent that's why is the same ssn

 
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It keeps saying that my spouse ssn it can not be the same as my dependent He is my dependent that's why is the same ssn

A spouse can never be a dependent.  You file a joint return even if only one income and both spouses get a $4,050 exemption - same as a dependent.

**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**

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It keeps saying that my spouse ssn it can not be the same as my dependent He is my dependent that's why is the same ssn

A spouse can never be a dependent.  You file a joint return even if only one income and both spouses get a $4,050 exemption - same as a dependent.

**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**
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