I appreciate your advice about the way I am filing, but given my life situation, I feel this is the best. I know it is going to cost us both money. None of the issues you raise apply to either of us--no dependents, no earned income credit, no IRA issues, no social security, we do not live in a community property state, etc. etc. etc.
It still begs the question of why Turbo Tax is not granting me the full deduction. Any other thoughts?
