22) You and your partner are married and file a joint return. You live in New York. The standard deduction for Married Jointly filing status is $25 , 900 They 22). You and your partner are married and file a joint return. You live in New York. The standard deduction for Married Jointly filing status is $25 , 900 They have the following itemized deductions: Should they itemize their deductions or use the standard deduction? .