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jayk30001234
Feb 10, 2010, 08:22 PM
I have spouse that is totally dependent with me. She is not allowed to work legally, so she has no income. I filed jointly my income tax return 2008, can I still claim her as an exception for dependent?

MukatA
Feb 11, 2010, 04:20 AM
On joint return you get double standard deduction ($11400 for 2009) and two exemptions.