as long as your married yes
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).
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).
That you're her dependent.
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.
Yes, you can claim a qualifying dependent.
Yes you can claim anyone as a dependent if there living under your roof.
No, you cannot claim an exemption if you are a dependent on someone else's tax return.
No, you are not required to claim a dependent on your taxes. It is optional and depends on your individual circumstances.
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?
When someone claims you as a dependent, it means they can receive tax benefits for supporting you financially. Not everyone can claim you as a dependent; there are specific rules regarding relationship, income, and support that determine if someone can claim you.
I would yes
Yes, you can still file taxes in 2021 if you have no income but claim a dependent.