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    Feb 4, 2006, 09:50 AM
    Dual status-ss and medicare
    Atlanta tax expert,

    I heard that if you want to claim your ss and medicare back, then you shouldn't be filing dual filing status and shouldn't claim standard deduction. You must itemize your deduction... is this true?
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    Feb 4, 2006, 11:06 PM
    Manisha:

    Answered this on the other post.
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