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rey46
Feb 3, 2008, 07:31 AM
I don't have a job for 2 years (long story) and my wife pays everything.
My wife file me as a dependent. Can somebody tell me the good and bad about it, please?

Rey

twinkiedooter
Feb 3, 2008, 01:46 PM
You and your wife file maried jointly. You do not have to have any income to do this. This way you get the most deductions legally allowable.

rey46
Feb 4, 2008, 06:11 AM
Thank you very much, Twinkiedooter

AtlantaTaxExpert
Feb 4, 2008, 02:08 PM
Actually, your wife CAN claim your exemption if she files separately.

But filing jointly DOUBLES her $5,350 standard deduction to $10,700, so I cannot think of any reason WHY you should NOT file jointly.