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Paul and Sonja, who are married, reported 2016 itemized deductions of $8,200 and $400, respectively. Paul suggests that they file

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Paul and Sonja, who are married, reported 2016 itemized deductions of $8,200 and $400, respectively. Paul suggests that they file their Federal income tax returns 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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