Deductions & credits

AmyC · ‎February 15, 2024

1. Probably not. The FAFSA asks for the income of both parents. Your husband may not be the father so that is a factor. I suggest you learn more about the rules of FAFSA and ways to optimize the aid available.

2. You can file MFS or MFJ when you are married. Filing MFS is much harsher and eliminates a lot of credits. A few minutes to go through the IRS quick filing status quiz for your federal return would be your best option. You may want to read this post.

3. You can both itemize. Tell the program that you want to change your deduction to itemize rather than taking the standard deduction.

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