2007-03-03 17:48:02 · 3 answers · asked by ? 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
A spouse can never be claimed as a dependent. Being on disability doesn't change that. But file a joint return, and take an exemption for each of you.
2007-03-03 17:56:38 · answer #1 · answered by Judy 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The first two answers surprise me.
If you're filing a joint return, your spouse is ALREADY being claimed as a dependent (he's just not called a dependent, he's called a personal exemption because the joint return is his, too).
You get the benefit of the joint return, and you get the benefit of the first two personal exemptions.
Plus, you get the benefit of non-taxed disability income (if any), plus you get the benefit of child and dependent care credit, if you qualify. (Spouse has to be incapacitated.)
2007-03-04 02:11:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
If you have further doubts, check out www.irs.gov
Also, don't be afraid to contact the Customer Service Reps at IRS, as they are very helpful and will provide you the precise answer that you are looking for.
2007-03-04 02:01:30 · answer #3 · answered by prarthitv 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋