Joseph (43) and Azalea (44) are married with no dependents. They will file separate returns for 2020. Joseph files his return fi

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Joseph (43) and Azalea (44) are married with no dependents. They will file separate returns for 2020. Joseph files his return fi

rst and claims total itemized deductions of $22,500. If Azalea chooses to claim the standard deduction on her return, what is the maximum amount she may claim

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Nataly [62] · Answer 1 · 2023-03-15T02:12:04+03:00

Since Azalea chooses to claim the standard deduction on her return,then, the maximum amount she may claim is $0.

In filing, a married couples who are filling separate returns should claim the same deduction.

If one of them claimed an Itemized deduction, then, the other should claim the same for the expenses paid separately.
If one of them claimed a itemized deduction then, the other would get a standard Deduction of Zero.

In conclusion, Since Azalea chooses to claim the standard deduction on her return,then, the maximum amount she may claim is $0.