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My husband is on ssi disability and doesnt file a tax return. can i list him as my dependent?

 
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KrisD15
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My husband is on ssi disability and doesnt file a tax return. can i list him as my dependent?

No, you would list him as your spouse. 

A spouse is not a dependent. 

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My husband is on ssi disability and doesnt file a tax return. can i list him as my dependent?

A spouse is never a dependent.  You just file a Joint return for the both of you.  It should be better than claiming a dependent.  If he get SSDI or a SSA-1099 form you need to enter it on your return.  

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