1 Look for the best exit strategies (getting out of the situation) for those involved. 2  Be clear and direct with all of your requests. 3  Make safe choices; consider the level of risk in choosing an action for intervening. 4  Understand boundaries and limits â donât be a hero.
If you are a resident of Mexico or Canada or a national of the United States (defined earlier), you can also claim a personal exemption for your spouse if your spouse had no gross income for U.S. tax purposes and cannot be claimed as the dependent on another U.S. taxpayer's return.
If you are a dependent and your status is married filing separately, you have to file with income as low as $5 if your spouse itemizes deductions. Dependents Older Than 65 A single senior who is claimed as a dependent can earn up to $7,250 without being required to file.