My wife is a stay-at-home mom and does not work. can I claim her as a dependent

rocky3155 · ‎May 31, 2019

macuser_22 · ‎May 31, 2019

NO. A spouse is *never* a dependent. File a joint return, even if there is only one income. You each get a $4,050 exemption which is the 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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macuser_22 · ‎May 31, 2019

NO. A spouse is *never* a dependent. File a joint return, even if there is only one income. You each get a $4,050 exemption which is the 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.**