Can a married couple file separately can they both get the standard deduction, not enough deductions to itemize?
I understand the amount for standard deduction, my question is will both husband and wife get the standard deduction if they file separately. Neither will be itemizing.
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MichaelL1
Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 12:03:44 AM
Yes, if filing as Married Filing Separate (MFS) then both take the standard deduction, or both have to itemize.
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MichaelL1
Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 12:03:44 AM
Yes, if filing as Married Filing Separate (MFS) then both take the standard deduction, or both have to itemize.