2007-02-09 20:49:36 · 7 answers · asked by Direktor 5 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
Depending on your level of math skills and your ability to read government forms, I would suggest downloading the 1040A instructions and forms and starting from there.
Can you claim your spouse as a dependent. The answer is yes, sort of. If you are filing a joint return then you would take the standard deduction for married couples - which is about double the single deduction. Plus you would add to the number of exemptions you are claiming and each one reduces your taxable income by $3,300. This last bit would also apply to any children (or other dependents if you had them).
As far as getting extra money on your taxes. The answer can be yes. If you and your spouse combined made less than $12,120 (or if you have a child and made less than $36,348), then you can take the earned income credit which can actually pay you more than the amount of your total withheld for the year. If you and your spouse file separate returns, I don't think either of you would be eligible for Earned Income Credit regardless of your income. Also note that if you are filing separate returns then you would only be able to claim yourself; and you and your spouse would have to decide which would claim any children.
These are the possibilities, but you must fill out your own return and see what applies to you. Or go to a tax preparer. You could also buy TurboTax or other tax preparation software.
2007-02-09 21:03:28 · answer #1 · answered by Justin H 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Whoa! It isn't how many dependens you have when you file, it's how many dependents did you have during the tax year. You aren't telling us much, but it looks like there was a divorce or something else involved. To avoid getting the shaft, perhaps a trip to HR Block might be in orde. Good luck.
2016-05-24 21:46:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You never list your spouse as a dependent, but you do get an exemption for each of you if you file a joint return which is usually the best way to go. If you decide to file separately, then you would each get your own exemption.
2007-02-10 03:51:32 · answer #3 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for any information regarding the taxes go for the online tax efiling sites. here are some sites which can help you in this . go through them and file your tax returns with some deductions . all the best.
2007-02-09 21:07:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
no you get extra deductions that lead to more returns but it not much
2007-02-09 20:53:40 · answer #5 · answered by game boy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you don't file a joint return,she lives with you & she does not work are if she works & does not cliame her self. yes. may God bless
2007-02-09 21:00:43 · answer #6 · answered by jimmy l 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if he is disable you can get more...
2007-02-10 04:26:33 · answer #7 · answered by Sariah Miller 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋