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sonyap246

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Husband in prison

If my husband is in prison, am I able to claim him as a dependent on my taxes?

 
 
 
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Submitted 274 days ago...

Jodi-Mesa

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Well, your husband is never your dependent, he is your spouse. If you are still married, even if he has no income, you can still file a joint return to get the tax benefits of a married status :)

 

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Mtnrescue

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Jodi's right. He's a dependent of the state at this point.

 

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Thanks!

 
 

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