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You may never claim your spouse as a dependent. You may, however, claim a standard exemption for your spouse if she does not have to file and you are not filing jointly (and as long as no one else is claiming her as a dependent).
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Can you claim your wife as dependent on taxes?
Your wife is not a dependent, however, you can file a joint return (meaning that you and your wife file a single tax return for both of you) which will effectively give you a tax benefit for supporting your wife (assuming that you do support her).
Can you claim your wife as a dependent on your taxes if you file separately?
No. If you are Married Filing Separately, then you only can claim your personal exemption. Your wife's personal exemption only can be claimed by her if you're Married Filing Separately. Your spouse, whether filing jointly or separately, can't be considered your dependent.
Can you claim a dependent if you file as self-employed?
Yes, you can claim a qualifying dependent.
Can you claim head of household if your dependent brother made over 7000.00?
If the "dependent" brother is under 19 and is not a full time student then you can not claim him as a dependent and you can not claim Head of Household status. How old is this brother?
Can your daughter claim her taxes when you claim her as a dependent?
I would yes
Can you claim your wife as a dependent?
as long as your married yes
Can you claim your wife as dependent on taxes?
Your wife is not a dependent, however, you can file a joint return (meaning that you and your wife file a single tax return for both of you) which will effectively give you a tax benefit for supporting your wife (assuming that you do support her).
Your wife is the only one working what should she claim on her W-4?
That you're her dependent.
Can you claim your wife as a dependent on your taxes if you file separately?
No. If you are Married Filing Separately, then you only can claim your personal exemption. Your wife's personal exemption only can be claimed by her if you're Married Filing Separately. Your spouse, whether filing jointly or separately, can't be considered your dependent.
Can you claim a dependent if you file as self-employed?
Yes, you can claim a qualifying dependent.
Can a cousin claim a cousin as his dependent?
Yes you can claim anyone as a dependent if there living under your roof.
Can you claim head of household if your dependent brother made over 7000.00?
If the "dependent" brother is under 19 and is not a full time student then you can not claim him as a dependent and you can not claim Head of Household status. How old is this brother?
Can your daughter claim her taxes when you claim her as a dependent?
I would yes
Can you claim a grandparent as dependent on taxes?
You can claim them if you provided for the person the year you want to claim him or her.
How do you claim a non related dependent on your taxes?
If they aren't a qualified child or a qualified relative, as defined, you can't claim them.
Can you claim single head of household if you care for someone who does not qualify as your dependent?
No, you cannot claim single head of household unless someone you claim as a dependent lives in your home.
Can you claim your live in girlfriend as a dependent?
No
