Married filing separate requires that you both itemize or both take the standard deduction. You can split up the deductions in whatever manner makes sense. MFS can be very harsh. If you have rental income, retirement funds, or kids,
You may want to file a joint return with an injured spouse depending on the issues.
Here is a great article by Turbo Tax on MFJ vs MFS along with What is an innocent spouse and how does it differ from an injured spouse?
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