If my husband had no income should I claim him as dependent and file single?

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If my husband had no income should I claim him as dependent and file single?

You still have to file Married, but you can file separately and claim him if he

Had no gross income,
Isn't filing a return, and
Wasn't the dependent of another taxpayer

Technically, a spouse is not a dependent, but you can claim his exemption.

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