michaelmm
Returning Member

Married Filing Seperately But Disagree On Itemizing vs Standard Deduction

I'm filing taxes as married but filing separately.  I need to itemize my deductions to get better refund. I understand both spouses would need to itemize or take the standard deduction. However, I don't know how my spouse filed since we do not talk. Regardless, I need to itemize. Suppose she does not agree to itemize. What happens in that situation?