Filing Status & Requirements
Must I itemize my deductions if my filing status is married filing separately?
If the filing status you are using for filing your individual income tax return is "married filing separately” and your spouse itemizes his or her deductions, and then you must use your itemized deductions even if your standard deduction exceeds your itemized deductions.
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