Hi,
If you are filing jointly or separately, you can try to deduct the mortgage interest and real estate taxes as itemized deductions, if the combination of those in addition to property taxes on your vehicle registrations, medical expenses, sales tax paid on purchases of vehicles, exceed the standard deduction.
I would check on the 1098 statement from your mortgage lender, to determine which spouse should claim those, it may be better to just file jointly.
Thank you,
John
CPA
