DaveF1006
Employee Tax Expert

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It may not seem equitable on the surface but with the tax law being the way that it is, the spouse that doesn't have enough itemized deductions will have a bigger tax burden.  It doesn't mean you are doing anything wrong  but it is the way the code is constructed. This is one of the main reasons why it is better to file jointly if you are able to.

 

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