If the total of a taxpayers itemized deductions is greater than standard deduction for the applicable filing status, Schedule A should be used.
Here is a summary of deductions which are itemized on Schedule A
- Medical and Dental Expenses
- Taxes Paid
- Interest Paid
- Investment Interest Expense
- Interest – Mortgages
- Points – Mortgages
- Other Mortgage Interest
- Gifts to Charity
- Casualty and Theft Losses
- Job Expenses and Most Other Miscellaneous
- Work-Related Education Expenses
- Legal Fees
