dependants?

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Dec 12, 2006, 11:09 PM

amyloveswilliam

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dependants?

would i be able to claim my wife as a dependant on taxes? if so what are the rules on that?

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Dec 13, 2006, 09:31 AM	#2

AtlantaTaxExpert

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If you are a U.S. citizen or resident alien, you can NEVER claim your spouse as a dependent.

What you CAN do is file jointly with her, allowing you to claim her personal exemption and DOUBLE the $5,150 standard deduction, for a joint standard deduction of $10,300.

If you are a non-resident alien, you MAY be able to claim your wife as a dependent. I would need to know your country of origin to tell for sure.

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