Tax Year 2016: My husband and I are filing separately. We purchased a new home in 2016. How should we claim that if we are filing separately?

[KarenL2]

Either the person who paid it can claim it, or you can split it.  If you live in a Community Property state, then it must be split 50/50.  Also, when you file as Married Filing Separately, if one spouse itemizes on Schedule A, the other must also itemize on Schedule A.

Is it better for a married couple to file jointly or separately?

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Married Filing Separately in a Community Property State

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