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Can a spouse be a dependent?

Posted 15 November 2015

Charles says:
15 November 2015 at 14:20

My wife stopped working in December last year to further her studies. I have been supporting her financially this year. Can I claim dependency deductions for her costs of living?

TaxTim TaxTim says:
15 November 2015 at 18:19

Unfortunately not, these are personal expenses that are not related to your income.

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