If you meet the qualifications outlined in Critter's excellent narration, you can deduct the expenses.
I am not sure what is mean by the $10,000 being 'split'.
Maryland itemized deductions begin with federal itemized deductions from line 17, Schedule A (form 1040) and only reduces the federal itemized deductions by the state and local income taxes paid.
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