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    Feb 10, 2010, 08:22 PM
    Can your spouse as dependent of h1b
    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?
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    Feb 11, 2010, 04:20 AM

    On joint return you get double standard deduction ($11400 for 2009) and two exemptions.
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