The program will decide, but it will show you your options and give the option of changing the selection it makes.
HOWEVER, if you don't itemize, the home mortgage interest is irrelevant.
Additionally, when Married Filing Separately, you both must do the same, both take the Standard Deduction or both Itemize Deductions.
The program will ask what the other spouse did on their return.
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