@joeglinski66 said "I have read on the IRS website that I can claim a standard deduction for my spouse when "married filing separately"
What's your source (link)? I don't believe that's true. The filing requirement for MFS is only $5 of gross income and she must use itemized deductions, if you itemize.
As others have indicated, what is your reason for filing seprately. It's seldom the right thing to do.
