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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.
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?
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