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    Jan 19, 2009, 06:18 AM
    Can Spouse Claim Me As Dependent?
    I received no taxable income in 2008 because I was on Ohio Workmen's Comp. My wife's income supported our family so can she claim me as a dependent? If not, what's the best way to file our taxes to get the most back? Thanks! ;)
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    Jan 19, 2009, 10:58 AM

    No, spouse is never a dependent. You can file joint return. Read Your U.S. Tax Return: Filing Status for Married
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    Jan 20, 2009, 10:02 AM
    Actually, she CAN claim your exemption if she files Married Filing Separately and you do NOT file a return.

    But WHY would she want to do that? Filing jointly provides more favorable tax rates PLUS your personal exemption PLUS a joint standard deduction of $10,900.

    In almost ALL cases, filing jointly makes more sense.
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