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Yes. You can take itemized deductions when filing Married Filing Separately if your wife does not have a tax return filing requirement.
If your spouse were to file Married Filing Separately, she would also need to take itemized deductions versus the standard deduction if you file your return that way.
See this TurboTax article for more information:
When Married Filing Separately Will Save You Taxes
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‎February 16, 2026
8:05 AM