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Paul and Sonja, who are married, had itemized deductions of $8,200 and $400, respectively, during 2015. Paul suggests that they file separately—he will itemize his deductions from AGI, and she will claim the standard deduction.

a. Evaluate Paul’s suggestion.

b. What should they do?

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