Wednesday, November 23, 2011

What criteria needs to be met to claim spouse as dependent?

I'm wondering what needs to be met to claim my wife as a dependent? Does pregnancy get any sort of tax credit?What criteria needs to be met to claim spouse as dependent?
Your spouse is never your dependent on your tax return.


You can file as married filing jointly (MFJ) or married filing separately. In most cases, it is better to file as MFJ. Read http://taxipay.blogspot.com/2008/02/fili鈥?/a>What criteria needs to be met to claim spouse as dependent?
You cannot claim your spouse as a dependent. You must file married filing joint. Additionally, you may be allowed a deduction for medical expenses for your out of pocket costs for your wife's doctors appointments and other medical costs if you itemize. You however are limited to only deducting the cost of expenses over 7.5% of your AGI.





Once the baby is born, you will be allowed credits such as the Child Tax Credit and possibly the Child and Dependent Care Expenses Credit (which is a credit for paid daycare expenses). Your child would also qualify for an additional dependent on your tax return.
No credit for being pregnant. But the year the child is born, they qualify as a dependent.





Your spouse is not your dependent. You file a joint return. Both of you put your information on it, and you get an personal exemption for each of you.

What are you supposed to do when your spouse goes out all night, morning, and day?

You don't know how to get to where the spouse is, the spouse is possibly drinking, sleeping, or hung over, and you have a child to take care of.What are you supposed to do when your spouse goes out all night, morning, and day?
Sit down and have a talk with the spouse find out whats going on. Tell the spouse how you feel about what is going on, and what the consequences are for the household, for the children, for you.





If the spouse doesn't stop, then you can consider throwing the spouse out, and divorce.What are you supposed to do when your spouse goes out all night, morning, and day?
';Five Love Languages';


';Love and Respect';


';His Needs Her Needs';


Get these books, analyze the problem, work the solution...


Don't Give up, Marriage is a team effort but when there is a problem sometimes one has to make the marriage work by finding out what the problem is and working for a solution until the other one finally understands... Patience, Time, and Prayer. You may also was to go get ';The Love Dare'; This is an excellent tool for healing marriages and I recommend you get it first, and do the dare while you are reading the other three...
pray about it. That is defiantly a vary difficult situation. Then Commit him to stop and if he doesn't then you need to leave him. you do not want that influence on your kids.





this may help, go to www.mormon.org this has helped me with many difficult situations. and I just watched a movie recently you may want to watch it is called '; Riding in Cars with Boys';


good luck


you may email me if you have any other questions
awwhh im realli sorry :( if i were you, tell him to either show some help or support or kick his a** to the curb and tell em' on the way to take a hike! hope this helps, stay strong, anymore questions


just ask :) -laura
he is where he wants to be,


where are you ?


do you love him this much to ask?
Seems you got a Free Pass!!!! Besides you shouldn't worry about drinking as much as you should be worried about him having an affair; or something even worse, an affair with another man!!! That would suck.
Dear Gottaknow.... perhaps your question would get a better response if you put it in the ';Family, marriage relationship'; category.
Ya best be praying, and praying blessings over them, then turn them over to God, and let God go to work on them.
Your hubby needs to be accountable to you or face losing you.





He's an idiot to risk that.
Take on a new man for your needs (optional), change the locks, hire a lawyer and get a divorce (mandatory).





Yup. That simple.
D-I-V-O-R-C-E
Go to court and get child support. He won't have as many funds to drink with.
Don't worry, he's not drinking much. That sounds like he has another woman.
There's this program called ';Cheaters';. Maybe they can do some footwork for you.
Dump him and go home to mother.
Buy a gun and shoot the bastard when he shows up.
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divorce the child care from that will help more then he is now.
Figure out why he doesn't want to be at home. I'm sure you can figure it out.
divorce


of course





he's obviously cheating on you, dump his ***
Haha, you have AIDS.
Lock him in his cage more often. That's what I do.
File for a divorce.
take care of your damn kid!





if he's not around, you just gonna let the kid starve?!?!





yeesh.
move out





That is what I would do at least.





You would need to pray about it.
he obviously has no respect for you or the child...
cook his dinner he's been busy
kick his *** to the curb
isn't that when you throw his stuff out in the driveway?
Been there and done that...... to involved to go into on here.... contact me IF you want or feel the need..... married 33 years...... go in peace..... God bless

How to deal with the death of my spouse, ( without the shrinks )?

I lost my soul mate a little over a year ago. The grief I felt then is as strong today. I'm really not into the 'professionals' unless I could locate one that has experienced it. Any suggestions?? I long to be with him soon.How to deal with the death of my spouse, ( without the shrinks )?
Well, depending on your age and health the ';I long to be with him soon'; is a little concerning. If you feel that you're depressed and not getting over the grief normally then perhaps professional help is exactly what you need. (I'm not into them either..but if I had a serious issue, I'd give it a shot)





Many of us in this section are at an age where our parents are leaving us. It's something we'll all face of course. I know that I hope my surviving parent can grieve, sort things out and then blossom into the new life that they now find themselves in.





I've watched a mother in law become depressed and not live her life to the fullest after the death of my father in law. She has no interest in professional help at all and honestly, I don't think she sees what the rest of us do.





Another thing that you might do is deal with your loss on a spiritual level. Seek out other widows and help each other heal. Help others as much as you can. Imagine what you can accomplish by helping others before your time to be with him again. Imagine him smiling down on everything that you're doing. Women are natural caretakers. Once children are grown and gone and your spouse leaves, shouldn't that be the time that you give back to the world? You've experienced love and a soul mate. Many people have no idea what that's like. See the rest of your life as your gift to others. You have the ability to show someone who's never known love what it feels like. Imagine a sick baby at a hospital who's parents aren't around. What could you give that baby just by holding it? Imagine a shelter for battered women. Imagine the conversation that you have with a woman that proves to her that real love DOES exist and that she can hope again. Imagine the smile you could give a homeless man as you hand him a plate of food. It could be the only smile he's seen that entire day.





Our time here is a gift. You know that now better than any of us. Find a way to honor your soul mate by living each day to the fullest. In helping others, you might find your own peace. Good luck :)How to deal with the death of my spouse, ( without the shrinks )?
I'm so glad I could be of some help to you. Your thank you made me smile (and tear up just a little).I really hope that you can get out there and show the world what you've learned! We need people like you!


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I am so sorry that you lost your soul mate. You have all my love and best wishes for both of your futures as well.





I take comfort in my religion, that reassures me I will be with my family forever in the life after, and I need not be separated from them for long.





If you are not religious, I would suggest finding consolation though the people that knew you both. Loved ones are the shoulders and support everyone needs, and I would highly suggest looking to them for your comfort. Also, don't be afraid to dwell on the past, look back on your memories with him fondly, and reminisce about the love you shared. But also look to your present and future, and make sure you enjoy what you have. Take up a hobby you never thought you could before, or go on a trip to see the world and new places. Never forget how beautiful life is, the small wonders we see in the smile of a baby, the sun on a meadow, or the miracle of relationships around us. Whenever I feel lonely or sad, I try to see the fantastic gift that this world and life is, and I also try to help others. When I'm not focused on myself, I am happier than any other time.





Again, you have all my love and support if you need it. Best wishes!
During the past year, have you read any self-help books? Grief and loss. These are very intense feelings that don't necessarily leave us. They will subside. If you are unwilling to see a therapist you have to know about the stages of grief, you may be depressed, clinical or situational. How many hours a day do you ruminate about your relationship? To love someone as deeply as you must have loved your soul mate also includes letting go. The feelings, time spent together, the intimacy you shared will always be with you. You can be greatful for the time that you were able to be together. None of us know how long we have with those we love. In a healthy relationship there are two people that were independent. During this relationship there was interdependence. All of us cannot meet our needs all of the time. We rely on eachother. If something happens to one in this relationship there will be feelings like you are expressing now. Having been independent prior to the relationship you know you can do it again.


Try not to place time limits on yourself. We all grieve in different ways.


What do you think the person that you lost would say to you? What would they want for you. The physical nature of the relationship is gone. The emotions of the love you shared wil always remain with you. They are yours, and yours alone. Take care of yourself emotionally. Now is not the time to make any big life changing plans. Love yourself enough to rise to the ocassion and ask for help from professionals.


Take a risk. You can talk to therapists. Find out for yourself if you believe you could have a theraputic relationship with them. If it doesn't feel right interview another. You will find someone that you feel a connection with. God's love
A therapist will help you work through your grief and there's nothing wrong with getting help. Keep in mind that just because you start therapy doesn't mean you have to stick with it if you don't like it or that you can't change therapists if you aren't comfortable. Its concerning that you state you long to soon join your soul-mate. That's a strong indicator of depression. Honestly, if I lost my soul-mate, I would be very depressed and would want someone to help me navigate my sadness. I hope you find solace soon.
I am sorry for your lost, All I can said is what you are feeling is normal and can be very pain full, but you have to start thinking about yourself you are still here and he is in a Spiritual word you need to let him rest pray for him , talk to him if you need it I believe they can still hear us and watch after us, and the last thing he wants is for you to be sad, think and believe you have another ANGEL watching over you, and the happier you are the more rest he will have, It may not be easy not feeling the pain, but leave it to GOD hands if GOD call him is because his time was there remember GOD NEEDS MORE ANGELS TO HELP HIM OVER THERE I am sure you will be with him some day but that's when your time is up ask the lord for healing and make your husband soul rest and be happy I am very sure he always be by your side in his Spirit , GOD BLESS YOU
I don't know how old you are. Someday you will join him, but for the time being. I don't think your husband would have wanted to see you in this much pain. Life goes on, and so do you. If you could try to keep yourself busy that might help.


I was practically raised by my grandmother up to the age of 12 and I loved her very dearly. When my grandmother past on my parents did not tell me because I was in a different country and they knew how devastating the news would be to me. They told me about her passing two years later. The day I found out I cried all day and I think I fell asleep around midnight from just the cons tent crying. This might sound kind of weird, but when I fell asleep I dreamed that my grandmother was holding me and I was still crying and telling her that my parents had told me that she was gone and how they had lied to me. My grandmother held me in my dream, which was so real to me because I could feel her presence and she said for as long as I am in your heart and in your mind I am still alive and with you but when you forget me thats when I am gone. So the moral of the story is that your spouse is still with you, he loves you, and he probably wishes he could tell you that you will be joining me someday but for the time being live your life and enjoy your life for both of us. God bless you, and God be with you. LIVE, LOVE and ENJOY. He is watching over you. Make him happy.
My dad died in 89 my mother still misses him to this date...She hasn't let this stop her from living, she may never get remarried she had the love of her life but she keeps busy. What you need to do is find a purpose, find your passion in life and go after it. In time this will get easier and i believe your husband would want you to live a happy life. Honor him by living a good life and keeping his memory a live.
I am truly sorry for your loss. Its hard when we lose someone we care very much for. I can understand how you feel that you long to be with him soon.





Although this is not the same, I thought that using a personal experience would help you a little. I found out, on Sept. 6 / 08 that my Father was murdered Sept. 2 / 08. We didnt always have the best relationship, but for the past few years, we both we working on making the effort to have a greater bond. It hasnt been easy for me and I am sure that the road is long, before I will ever get the answers I seek. I dont know much info because the Police are still doing their investigation.





For me, healing has been difficult. I have writen letters to him, burning them after I was done, feeling that he would be able to read the words on the Other Side. I have had conversations with him, in my head, more one sided then anything, but it helps to think that I am having a conversation with him. I have lit a candle beside a favourite picture of him, that I have. I let the candle burn for however long I feel the need to. I have also sought out support groups for victims of a homicide. It always helps to be able to talk about my feelings with others who have gone through what I am going through. I have made some tight friendships with some, in the short time that I have been attending.





I am not sure of what else that I can suggest for you to do. Talk to your children. They are the only part of him you have left. Make sure that they know how much their Father loved them. Talk about memories and stories that are funny... one day, when you are gone, they will know how to be with your grandchildren. Keep those memories alive.





I know how much you miss him. I am sure he is with you all the time.





Take care and God Bless!
It still sounds like you are grieving. There isn't anything wrong with that.





It has only been a year and there are no time limits on coming to terms with his passing.





With the way I love my husband, I'm sure it would take me a very long time too accept that he's gone.





Just give yourself some more time to grieve and eventually you Will have peace.





best wishes.
1. Church


2.Local free support groups


3. Church


4.Friends and family


5. Church


6. Joyce Meyer Ministries


7. Keep busy





I am sorry for your loss. Please take care of yourself. Your spouse would have wanted this.





Do things in his memory...plant a special tree or bush, donate to charities, write him letters, most important: ENJOY YOUR LIFE. This is what he would have wanted!
You need grief consoling.And more time.You just don't get over your spouse that easy.And remember it is OK to grieve.Just cry when you feel like crying but remember to smile when you feel like smiling.
I'm so sorry for your loss.


Grief counsellors may be able to help - regardless of whether they have been through it or not. It's not really something you can come out and ask them, anyway.



I am very sorry for your loss. If you want someone who has experienced the same feelings then I suggest you join a support group. It will be people like yourself and can help you with your grief.
:)have faith in god and study islam ,have i told you that we as muslims depend on god in our sadness as our happines?

Is there a diff between a spouse going out with friends, and a spouse going out with a Single newly divorced?

Is there a diff between a spouse going bar hopping with friends that they work with (more then half married ), and a spouse going bar hopping with a Single newly divorced friend of the same sex?Is there a diff between a spouse going out with friends, and a spouse going out with a Single newly divorced?
I think it's 6 of one 1/2 dozen of the other. As long as you know your spouse, you know if it really does matter or not. If one is going to ';get in trouble';, it doesn't matter who they go out with. They're either going to be true to you or they aren't. Doesn't honestly matter who they are out with. Trust is the whole key to your question AND answer. Best to you...:)Is there a diff between a spouse going out with friends, and a spouse going out with a Single newly divorced?
yes





when married couples take the initive to hang out with other happily married people, then they are encouraged by association to stay happily married.


when you see another married man spending quality time with his wife, this reminds you that you should be doing the same





when married couples allow themselves to hang out with single, divorced, or adulterous married people, then they start to think of the dating scene as being not so bad. They become encouraged by associate to either cheat or divorce; and even if they never give in to these thoughts, it can still weaken the marriage.





*I encourage my husband to hang out with all of his friends, single and married, however my husband is a good man with a strong sense of self. Other men, weaker men who are more likely to run with the pack, can not be trusted the way that my husband can be. *
Friends are friends if they are married or not. She is right. You going out with friends and her going out with friends is the same thing. You are having a problem because her friend is newly divorced. What does that have to do with your wife? Her friend is not going to make her or stop her from doing anything that she wants to do.
I do not understand your concern. As long as you have trust, it does not matter whom she goes out with. With out trust, then you have lots of problem, more than can be answered in this forum.
well... the newly divorced friend probably just needs a wingwoman... and its the same sex... so how could she be cheating? Maybe your wife is just trying to be a good friend?
Sometimes they might play the wingman so their friend can pull but that should be about it.
No not of the same sex
as long as you trust your better half there should be no problem.
are you sure she is doing what she says or is she just saying she is with her friends and is really with boyfriends
I fail to see the problem. You go out, she goes out. Seems fair enough to me.
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    I know that I can receive free refractive surgery after getting a thorough eye exam, getting my commander's authorization, and then placed onto a waiting list, but is my wife also able to get such treatment?Is my spouse eligible to receive LASIK or PRK surgery the same way I am?
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    Have you ever walked out of the bathroom naked not knowing you had company your spouse let in?

    And how long did it take for you to know they where looking at you?Have you ever walked out of the bathroom naked not knowing you had company your spouse let in?
    It happens all the time at my house to either my husband or myself and not just because we're walking out of the bathroom it could be any room because we're always undressed at home. .Have you ever walked out of the bathroom naked not knowing you had company your spouse let in?
    No but i got changed with the door open not knowing he had a friend over, his friend has now seen me topless(quite embarrassing) but lucky for me i can joke with my hubby about it now. It helped that his mate pretended it didn't happen. Needless to say i always shut the door now even if nobody is here Lol
    No, but I've been walking around in a long t-shirt when my husband got home from work with co-workers..and didn't even consider to let me know he'd be bringing people over.
    when i was younger i had the company try to get a look at me. there was no accident about it lol. apparently she was my moms friend.
    no, but i did walk in on a friend and his wife gettin it on (they even knew i was on my way over), i think they wanted some exhibitionism.... not me though..
    Nope, lol that would be funny

    Which fruit or vegetable reminds you of your spouse. A head of lettuce, an onion, a cucumber or lemon why?

    Great onion comment. :)





    My husband reminds me of a lemon..always sour and never sweet. And he puts a pucker on my face.Which fruit or vegetable reminds you of your spouse. A head of lettuce, an onion, a cucumber or lemon why?
    a cucumber, of course, and you can imagine why!Which fruit or vegetable reminds you of your spouse. A head of lettuce, an onion, a cucumber or lemon why?
    A lemon. Smells sweet, but it really is sour inside.
    A cucumber,wink wink.
    Onion- because onions have layers.