Step 5 of the tax form instructing users to check the appropriate box if someone can claim them as a dependent on a joint return.

Problem Description:

The image shows a section of a U.S. tax form (Form 1040EZ) where the taxpayer is required to indicate whether someone can claim them as a dependent. The instructions ask the taxpayer to check the appropriate box and enter an amount based on their filing status.

#### Key Points from the Image:
1. Question: "If someone can claim you (or your spouse if a joint return) as a dependent, check the applicable box(es) below and enter the amount from the worksheet on back."
2. Options:
- You
- Spouse
3. Instructions for No Dependents:
- If no one can claim you or your spouse as a dependent:
- Enter $10,350 if filing single.
- Enter $20,600 if married filing jointly.
4. Handwriting: A person is checking the box labeled "Spouse."

Solution Explanation:

#### Step 1: Understand the Question
The question asks whether anyone can claim the taxpayer or their spouse as a dependent. If someone can claim the taxpayer or spouse as a dependent, they should check the appropriate box and use the amount provided in the worksheet on the back of the form.

#### Step 2: Analyze the Options
- You: This refers to the taxpayer themselves.
- Spouse: This refers to the taxpayer's spouse.

#### Step 3: Interpret the Handwriting
The person has checked the box labeled "Spouse." This indicates that someone can claim the taxpayer's spouse as a dependent.

#### Step 4: Follow the Instructions
Since the "Spouse" box is checked, the taxpayer must now:
1. Use the amount provided in the worksheet on the back of the form for the spouse being claimed as a dependent.
2. Enter this amount in the appropriate field on the tax form.

#### Step 5: Consider the Alternative Scenario
If neither the taxpayer nor the spouse could be claimed as a dependent, the taxpayer would need to:
- Enter $10,350 if filing single.
- Enter $20,600 if married filing jointly.

Final Answer:

The person has correctly checked the "Spouse" box, indicating that someone can claim their spouse as a dependent. The next step is to use the amount from the worksheet on the back of the form and enter it in the appropriate field on the tax form.

Box Checked: Spouse
Action Required: Use the amount from the worksheet on the back of the form.

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