I have itemized deductions on my taxes but my wife doesn’t will that make us get audited?

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If you are filing separate returns then, yes. If one spouse itemizes then both must itemize even if one has nothing to itemize - they are not allowed to take the standard deduction. The IRS does check for that and will send a bill to the spouse that took the standard deduction.

**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**

Is there a reason you are not filing Joint? Joint is almost always better. And Deductions is one of the main reasons. Is one of you filing Head of Household?

How do I amend my 2023 Arkansas state tax return to correct itemized vs. standard deduction selection?

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I have itemized deductions on my taxes but my wife doesn’t will that make us get audited?