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posted Apr 14, 2025 7:16:10 PM

Filing with NRA spouse

Used TurboTax for filing married filing separate return with nonresident alien spouse. I told TurboTax my spouse had no  income and wasn’t filing a return yet TurboTax asked me if my spouse will be filing using the standard deduction or itemizing. Why did they ask me this if she’s not working or filing a return I can’t get past this question - you have to answer and a choice Was Not None of the Above. What now??? 

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Expert Alumni
Apr 15, 2025 4:41:36 PM

Mention that the wife is using the Standard Deduction and that should clear up any doubt.