Christian Posted March 3 Report Posted March 3 When filing a separate Schedule A for a couple filing separate returns. Do you split all the deductions in half. I can see doing this for real estate taxes on a home. But what about individual property tax on each of their cars, state income tax paid by each, and individual charitable contributions. No one I serve does this and it has been ages since I prepared one of these. Any input is appreciated. Quote
Lion EA Posted March 3 Report Posted March 3 If the person was responsible for the deduction and actually paid an amount, then that's the person who deducts that amount, only the amount he/she paid. Unless you're dealing with residents of a community property state (only a very few of my clients are) where you're including Form 8958, you won't have a lot of halfsies. If so, follow the instructions for 8958. Maybe with a joint checking account, both names on deeds, and both spouses agreeing... 3 Quote
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