Patrick F. asked
My husband suddenly decided to file taxes separately after 15 years of filing jointly. He claims he will claim the mortgage interest and the kids as dependents. I filed separately as well, claiming the kids. What happens if we both claim the kids and the mortgage interest? Does the IRS care about this unilateral switch? Does the law protect me if he wants to claim all possible deductions and leave me with nothing? I feel at a disadvantage and distraught as this will severely impact my ability to provide for the kids.
July 25th, 2024
Monica H. answered
When filing taxes separately, both spouses must either itemize deductions or claim the standard dedu...
July 25th, 2024
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