Can I amend to no longer itemize if I want standard deduction? This is in the case where itemizing gave me a higher return but my husband can’t itemize&we file separately

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Can I amend to no longer itemize if I want standard deduction? This is in the case where itemizing gave me a higher return but my husband can’t itemize&we file separately

Yes. You can go back and amend your return to take the standard deduction instead of the itemized deduction.

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Can I amend to no longer itemize if I want standard deduction? This is in the case where itemizing gave me a higher return but my husband can’t itemize&we file separately

Yes. You can go back and amend your return to take the standard deduction instead of the itemized deduction.

How to File an Amended Tax Return with the IRS

Married Filing Jointly vs Separately: How Should You and Your Spouse File Taxes?

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**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"

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