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    Feb 6, 2008, 08:30 AM
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    If me and my husband filed separetly can both of us itenized our returns?
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    Feb 6, 2008, 11:24 AM
    Yes. If you file separately and either of you itemize, then both of you must itemize. If you file separately and neither of you itemize, then you both take the standard deduction.
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