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nikaurysm
March 25, 2025
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filing jointly

  • March 25, 2025
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My husband worked for two months last year and made 6,289. If we file jointly, can I claim him as a dependent? And do I include the amount he earned?

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    VolvoGirl
    VolvoGirl
    Employee
    March 25, 2025

    A spouse is never a dependent.  Just file a Joint return even if they have little or no income.  Yes enter all the income for the both of you.  A joint return is 1 return combined for the both of you.

      JohnB5677
      JohnB5677
      March 25, 2025

      No, you can not claim a spouse as a dependent.

      Yes you will include his income on the joint tax return.

      You do get a step up in the standard deduction.

       

      The standard deduction amounts for 2024 are:

      • $29,200 – Married Filing Jointly 
      • $14,600 – Single 

       

       

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