Since Joseph only worked a few weeks in January and grossed only $317, can I(Brenda), file for head of household and claim Joseph as a dependent?

brendabergeron73 · ‎May 31, 2019

macuser_22 · ‎May 31, 2019

You cannot claim a spouse as a dependent ever, and HOH is for unmarried persons.

File a joint return (which is better then HOH anyway). It does not matter if only one spouse had income, you each get an exemption.

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macuser_22 · ‎May 31, 2019

Are you related to Joseph? HOH rules are complex and the answer to your question depends on how you are related to the person.

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brendabergeron73 · ‎May 31, 2019

he is my husband and have been married 10 years

macuser_22 · ‎May 31, 2019

You cannot claim a spouse as a dependent ever, and HOH is for unmarried persons.

File a joint return (which is better then HOH anyway). It does not matter if only one spouse had income, you each get an exemption.

**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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Since Joseph only worked a few weeks in January and grossed only $317, can I(Brenda), file for head of household and claim Joseph as a dependent?