Jacinda decides to file separately from her husband Xavier on his separately filed return. Xavier claims itemized deductions in the amount of $15,223. What are descenders options regarding itemized on her federal return? Just Sender can use the full standard deductions of 12,950 or itemized deductions if she has enough to exceed that number. Because Xavier is itemized, just send them may not use the standard deduction. She is required to itemize deductions on her return to send a is able to claim either the full standard deduction or 1/2 of Xavier's. Itemized deduction whatever is greater because they are married. Even though not filing jointly. Descendant is required to take 1/2 of the amount of Xavier 's itemized deduction as her standard deduction