SPOUSE OVERSEAS

[DEO]

Spouse with a legit SSN was deported. TP supported spouse  in home country.

Can TP clam spouse?

Thanks for your assistance.

 

Deo

[Gail in Virginia]

I don't think you can claim a dependent in a foreign country unless the country is Mexico or Canada.  However, you can file jointly with a spouse provided you report world wide income for you and the spouse. 

But that is just what I remember, and sometimes I remember rules from 30 years ago better than the ones from last season.