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While each situation is unique, you would both be best served by filing jointly which effectively does all you ask.

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Q: Your wife only worked 6-8 months out of the year can you claim her on your taxes an can she file her own return?
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If boyfriend lives with you don't have a job or files taxes can the girlfriend claim him on he taxes?

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Can anyone be on someone taxes return if they live in the home but not kin?

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