re: Marriage Roth IRA and Tax Questions

Yes, you can contribute to a Roth IRA for a non-working spouse, and max it out. Contributions to a Roth aren't deductible on your tax return, regardless.


Your wife isn't a dependent on a joint return. You can't file a joint return is someone else claims her as a dependent. Once she's married, her parents shouldn't claim her, and in many cases can't depending on age and support rules. You would be considered married for the whole year.