Can I Claim My Disabled Spouse as a Dependent?
This question comes up now and then: My spouse is disabled and has no income; can we file as married filing separately and I claim him/her as a dependent on my tax return?
Married Filing Separately is Not the Same as Filing as Single
A common misconception I run into is the assumption among married couples that, if they file separately, it’s the same as filing as two single people. This is not the case.