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February 1, 2023
Question

Why does the software say my wife gets a spousal dependent deduction?

  • February 1, 2023
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I am not a dependent, and we have no children that are dependent, yet the tax summary shows a much higher tax credit for her.

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    TurboTaxSusan
    February 2, 2023

    Are you talking about the Spouse or common-law partner amount?

     

    If your net income (line 23600) was less than your wife’s basic personal amount (plus $2,350 if you were dependent on her because of an impairment in physical or mental functions), then she is eligible to receive the Spouse or common-law partner amount.