dependent status

What is the name of your state? Georgia

After my daughter was born in July, my wife quit working to be at home with child. Does she qualify as a dependent for the whole year or just partial?
Thanks

cstrum said:

What is the name of your state? Georgia

After my daughter was born in July, my wife quit working to be at home with child. Does she qualify as a dependent for the whole year or just partial?
Thanks

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Does who count as a dependent? Your wife or your child?

Your child counts as a dependent for the entire year. Your wife is your spouse and you should be filing a joint return with her, whether she worked or not.

You don't have the option of claiming your wife as a "dependent" and it wouldn't be in your best interest to do so even if you could.