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Spouse

Forum|Forum|3 years ago
October 26, 2022
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Can I claim my spouse as a dependent if they are self employed and earn less than the amount that is required to report to IRS?

Best answer by SoCalGal22

Usually you would file together as Married Filing Jointly or you would each file separately as Married Filing Separately or as Head of Household if there are children claimed. Even if your spouse has an ITIN instead of a SSN, you can still file together.

Your post says your spouse works. So even a Dependent Care credit would not apply, that is only for a disabled spouse. Is there some reason you believe they are your dependent?

Do these help in any way? Please let me know if you are looking for more detail on any one of these.

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Usually you would file together as Married Filing Jointly or you would each file separately as Married Filing Separately or as Head of Household if there are children claimed. Even if your spouse has an ITIN instead of a SSN, you can still file together.

Your post says your spouse works. So even a Dependent Care credit would not apply, that is only for a disabled spouse. Is there some reason you believe they are your dependent?

Do these help in any way? Please let me know if you are looking for more detail on any one of these.

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@Kierrabgreen98

There are so many different situations, and we are happy to look at your specific situation if you provide the specifics.

Please let me know if you are looking for more detail on any one of these.

Or if this helped, please Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post

And Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"

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