Married Filing Separately and mortgage interest?

[jjberge]

My spouse and I do not live in a community property state. We are married filing separately, but we are not separated and own our house as joint tenants. We pay for the mortgage and property taxes out of a joint account. Can he claim the entire mortgage interest amount, or are we required to split it 50/50 since it was paid with joint funds? 

[DianeW]

Since it was paid from a joint account you can decide who will claim the deductions.  Keep in mind that if one spouse itemizes deductions the other spouse must itemize deductions even if there isn't enough.  The must both use the same method.

The TurboTax article below will discuss detail about the various topics concerned.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3288477

[kevin5]

If in a community property state, is it allowed to split any way other than 50/50?  I see conflicting information on this, even with the IRS.

[DianeW]

@kevin You can ask a question in a separate window so that you an follow the answers for your question.
<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://ttlc.intuit.com">https://ttlc.intuit.com</a>
This may help you find the answer: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901162-married-filing-separately-in-community-property-states">ht...>