In case of married filling separate returns, how we can split our itemized deductions?
If you and your spouse file separate returns and one of you itemize deductions, the other spouse should also itemize deductions because the other spouse will have a standard deduction of zero in that case You may be able to claim itemized deductions on a separate return for certain expenses that you paid separately or jointly with your spouse… References:IRS Publication 504, Divorced or Separated Individuals, IRS Publication 555, Community Property.
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