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Can I claim my husband as a dependent on my taxes? He did not work for the entire year.

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March 25, 2023
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No. You cannot ever claim a spouse as a dependent. File a joint return. You can file a joint return even if one spouse has little or no income.

Married Filing Jointly is usually better, even if one spouse had little or no income. When you file a joint return, you and your spouse will get the married filing jointly standard deduction of $25,900 (+$1400 for each spouse 65 or older) You are eligible for more credits including education credits, earned income credit, child and dependent care credit, and a larger income limit to receive the child tax credit.

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