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    brendabergeron73
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    ‎May 31, 2019 7:42 PM
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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?

     
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    macuser_22
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    ‎May 31, 2019 7:42 PM

    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?

    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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    macuser_22
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    ‎May 31, 2019 7:42 PM

    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?

    Are you related to Joseph?  HOH rules are complex and the answer to your question depends on how you are related to the person.
    **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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    brendabergeron73
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    ‎May 31, 2019 7:42 PM

    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?

    he is my husband and have been married 10 years
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    macuser_22
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    ‎May 31, 2019 7:42 PM

    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?

    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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