Schedule A – Itemized Deductions

By Nora M. de Triquet | July 29, 2012

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
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