Derek,age 46,is a surviving spouse.If he has itemized deductions of $11,700 for 2011,Derek should not claim the standard deduction.

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According to the IRS, a surviving spouse cannot claim the standard deduction if their itemized deductions exceed it. For the 2011 tax year, the standard deduction for a surviving spouse was $11,600, so if Derek has itemized deductions of $11,700, he should not claim the standard deduction.

Derek,age 46,is a Surviving Spouse