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zqueez
Jan 29, 2008, 05:21 PM
Can I claim my spouse as a dependent on my tax returns?

twinkiedooter
Jan 29, 2008, 06:38 PM
No, but you can file a joint return with them even if they did not earn any money in 2007 provided you are married.

AtlantaTaxExpert
Jan 30, 2008, 10:57 AM
Agreed; spouses are almost always co-filers.

However, non-resident alien spouses CAN be claimed as dependents.