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    Jan 22, 2012, 03:15 PM
    Income taxes.
    My wife have been separated for 6 months not legally,she hasn't worked for 2 years can I claim the family for tax purposes? Can anyone else claim my family?
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    Jan 22, 2012, 03:22 PM
    If you are not legally separated, you can sill file as married filing jointly if your wife agrees.
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    Jan 23, 2012, 03:38 PM
    You need your wife's cooperation to make this happen, because SHE must also sign the return.

    Approach your wife with a WIN-WIN attitude, offering her a portion of the refund in exchange for her help and cooperation.
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