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.
Even if you earned income last year, if it falls below the IRS minimum you don't have to file a tax return. The minimum varies according to your age and filing status -- whether you are single, head of household, filing jointly with your spouse or you can be claimed as a dependent on someone else's taxes.he IRS lists the additional child tax credit and the first-time homebuyer credit as examples; if you qualify for these credits, you can receive a refund even if you had no income and paid no taxes. To claim the credits, you have to file your 1040 and other tax forms.