Whether a wife is considered a dependent can vary based on legal, financial, and social contexts. In legal terms, particularly for tax purposes, a wife may be classified as a dependent if she does not have her own income and relies on her spouse for financial support. However, in modern relationships, many wives are financially independent and contribute equally or more to household income, which complicates the notion of dependency. Ultimately, the classification depends on individual circumstances and the specific context being discussed.
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80 is neither dependent nor independent. It is a number: a variable can be dependent or independent, not a constant.
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Your wife is not a dependent, however, you can file a joint return (meaning that you and your wife file a single tax return for both of you) which will effectively give you a tax benefit for supporting your wife (assuming that you do support her).
as long as your married yes
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That is dependent of circumstances, length of marriage, and the judge.
yes she can
You may never claim your spouse as a dependent. You may, however, claim a standard exemption for your spouse if she does not have to file and you are not filing jointly (and as long as no one else is claiming her as a dependent).
That you're her dependent.
A word meaning "overly dependent on one's wife". Pronounced uh-xorious.
Yes, your wife can use your FSA card for eligible medical expenses if she is listed as a dependent on your health insurance plan.
That's situation dependent. You really need the services of an attorney here.
No. If you are Married Filing Separately, then you only can claim your personal exemption. Your wife's personal exemption only can be claimed by her if you're Married Filing Separately. Your spouse, whether filing jointly or separately, can't be considered your dependent.
Yes, if a wife is working in a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), her husband can be considered a dependent, provided he meets the criteria set by the PSU. Typically, this includes aspects like income limits and other requirements defined by the organization for dependent status. It's advisable to check the specific policies of the PSU for details on eligibility and benefits.