If one owner claims 100% of the mortgage interest and property taxes, can the other claim the standard deduction?
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Yes, if you are not married, you can decide to take the itemized or standard deduction on your individual tax return.
@16df the restriction of using the same type of deductions ( standard or itemized ) is applicable ONLY to Married (/ considered married ) filing Separate -- whether they are co-owners of a home is not material.
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