My wife is pregnant and she doesn't work, shouldn't I add her as dependent?

xcell-haysamhafe · ‎March 24, 2021

xmasbaby0 · ‎March 24, 2021

No, You never claim a spouse as a dependent. Instead you file a joint return. You can file a joint return even if one spouse has little or no income. You will get the married joint standard deduction, and if you are eligible, the stimulus amounts for a married filing jointly return.

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ColeenD3 · ‎March 24, 2021

A spouse is never a dependent. You are equals on your Married Filing Jointly tax return.

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My wife is pregnant and she doesn't work, shouldn't I add her as dependent?