chungcw3
Returning Member

Can I file MFS and itemize if my wife isn't filing?

I see that both spouses need to either use the standard deduction or itemized deduction with MFS, but how do you handle this is only one spouse is filing? My wife was stay at home and not filing. I'll get a bigger refund if I itemize. Can I do this or do I need to take the standard deduction?