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    silly_a1804 Posts: 9, Reputation: 3
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    Jan 6, 2008, 10:07 PM
    Claim a non working spouse?
    Can my husband claim me in this years taxes? I haven't worked for almost 2 years. Last year I had 2006 taxes so we did it jointly but I haven't worked since August 2006 can he claim me as a dependent?
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    Jan 6, 2008, 10:11 PM
    Certainly he can. If you file jointly it really does not matter just who worked during the year as you are filing jointly.
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    Jan 7, 2008, 04:41 AM
    Yes, you can still file a joint return. You will get $10,700 as standard deduction and two exemptions for $6,800.
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    Jan 7, 2008, 07:56 AM
    Just a point of clarification: You are NOT his dependent; you are a co-filer of the joint tax return.
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