My wife is a dependent how do I clam her as my dependent

david_snapp2008 · ‎June 5, 2019

TomD8 · ‎June 5, 2019

You can't file your spouse as a dependent. When you file a joint return, you'll get exactly the same personal exemption amount for her that a dependent would get ($4050 in 2016).

You can file a joint return even if your spouse had no income.

**Answers are correct to the best of my ability but do not constitute tax or legal advice.

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TomD8 · ‎June 5, 2019

You can't file your spouse as a dependent. When you file a joint return, you'll get exactly the same personal exemption amount for her that a dependent would get ($4050 in 2016).

You can file a joint return even if your spouse had no income.

**Answers are correct to the best of my ability but do not constitute tax or legal advice.

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My wife is a dependent how do I clam her as my dependent