ErnieS0
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Correct. If you itemized in 2019 and claimed a deduction for state and local income taxes and your spouse used the standard deduction, then you do not have to include your spouse’s refund or tax information in computing the taxable refund on your 2020 tax return.

 

Super Champ @rjs has a more detailed explanation at Married last year. filing jointly. I took the standard deduction, she itemized. I dont claim my stat...

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