Vanessa A
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No.  Even though you are still married and would be filing separately, the rule of both either itemizing or taking the standard deduction does NOT apply if you are filing as head of household.

 

If you were both Married Filing Separately and neither of you were filing as Head of household, then if he itemized, then you would also have to itemize your expenses.  

 

(Edited 3/3/2025 @ 3:55AM PST) @Suchin21 

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