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Level 2
June 1, 2019
Question

Are there any exceptions to the rule that forces both spouses to itemize when one does?

  • June 1, 2019
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I'm going through a bitter divorce and the wife with much higher income is itemizing (mostly the mortgage interest on the house), however I have nothing to itemize since I'm renting (meaning a huge tax bill for me if I can't take the standard deduction). She's unwilling (for a spite) to file jointly.


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    Level 15
    June 1, 2019

    You also have to itemize unless you live with a qualifying child to enable you to file as head of household. 

    robwataxAuthor
    Level 2
    June 1, 2019
    Thank you for your answer - unfortunately that doesn't apply to me - I live by myself.