Deductions

Ernie71 — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 17:38:32 GMT

If I'm filing," married filing separately" how do I divide property taxes and charitable donations?

Re: Deductions

Opus 17 — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 18:33:09 GMT

Generally, each spouse deducts what they actually paid.

The IRS will usually not object if you divide the deductions in some other way for your convenience, but it is important to remember that if you file separately and one spouse itemizes, then both spouses must itemize--if one spouse takes all the deductions, the other spouse must itemize also and take a zero deduction. The other spouse does not get the standard deduction.

Also, you must not claim more than the overall total.

Re: Deductions

Ernie71 — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 18:56:34 GMT

Opus17,

Thank you very much.

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