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    Jan 11, 2010, 06:30 AM
    My spouse did not work in 2009, how do I claim her on my taxes
    Spouse did not work in 2009, can I claim her as a dependent ? How do I claim to get the most refund?
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    Jan 11, 2010, 06:49 AM

    File as Married Filing Jointly, and you will most likely get the max refund.
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    Jan 11, 2010, 11:39 PM

    On the joint return your standard deduction is $11,400 and you get two exemptions even when one spouse did not have any income.
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