Do we file joint even if she doesn't work

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Do we file joint even if she doesn't work

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Do we file joint even if she doesn't work

Yes.

Do we file joint even if she doesn't work

You do not “claim” a spouse as a dependent. By filing as “Married Filing Jointly” you will each get the $4050 personal exemptions and the standard deduction of $12,600 for a married couple. You can file jointly even when one spouse has little or no income.

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