emoreno
New Member

Can I file separate and take the standard deduction even though my spouse is self employed?

I've seen that there is a rule that the IRS has where both spouse have to file the same, either itemized or standard. My taxes are simple, all I have is a W2 and my husband has all sorts of deductions because of his business. I would like to be separate from all his taxes and still take standard deduction. Is this possible?