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why is my spouse not counting as a dependent, she didn't work 2024.

 
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VolvoGirl
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why is my spouse not counting as a dependent, she didn't work 2024.

A spouse is NEVER a dependent.  You just file a married Joint return even if they had little or no income.   A Joint return has the best tax rates and you can lose several credits if you don’t file a Joint return.   

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why is my spouse not counting as a dependent, she didn't work 2024.

A spouse is never/ ever a dependent.

VolvoGirl
Level 15
Intuit Approved! This answer has been verified for accuracy by an Intuit expert employee

why is my spouse not counting as a dependent, she didn't work 2024.

A spouse is NEVER a dependent.  You just file a married Joint return even if they had little or no income.   A Joint return has the best tax rates and you can lose several credits if you don’t file a Joint return.   

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