When Married filing separately and itemizing, do both spouses deduct mortgage interest and real estate taxe?

[Hal_Al · Accepted solution]

You pretty much have a choice. One can claim it all or you can split it. It's usually best if only one (the higher income spouse) claims it

You have to meet the rules, which are:

1. You are legally obligated to pay it

2. You actually pay it. Paying from a joint account where you made sufficient deposits to cover the payments will usually meet this standard.