Filing Status & Requirements

Must I itemize my deductions if my filing status is married filing separately?

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If the filing status you are using for filing your individual income tax return is "married filing separatelyā€¯ and your spouse itemizes his or her deductions, and then you must use your itemized deductions even if your standard deduction exceeds your itemized deductions.
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