If im married filing seperate can i file standard if my husband files itemized

[RobertG]

No, if you are married filing separately and your spouse itemizes, you must itemize as well, and you are not eligible for the standard deduction.

IRS publication 501 on page 22 states:  "Persons not eligible for the standard deduction.  Your standard deduction is zero and you should itemize any deductions you have if: 1. Your filing status is married filing separately, and your spouse itemizes deductions on his or her return;"

[Pecheurs2]

He now changes his mind and no long wants to itemize. Where can I change the elective in the form now that I’m half done?

[DeanM15]

Yes, you can change your deduction to match your spouses. The IRS requires Married Filing Separately taxpayers to both use either the Standard Deduction or Itemized Deductions.

• Go to Federal in the black left-hand side menu
• Click on Deductions and Credits
• Scroll down to the bottom and click on Wrap up tax breaks
• Walkthrough the screens until it tells you you are taking Standard or itemized deductions
• On that page, there is a link to change the deduction method you are using "Change My Deduction" 

[smithofelia01]

When filing married filing separate and we both plan to Itemize,  do we split the mortgage interest deduction or do we both take the full deduction on Schedule A?