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lynbart99

Mar 23, 2010, 05:15 AM

We separated in October,2009.my gross income is $9786. And his is $45000. If I file married separately,can I take the standard deduction since I have nothing to itemize if he decides to itemize?

ebaines

Mar 23, 2010, 06:00 AM

No - if you both file as MFS, then if one of you itemizes you must both itemize.