eTax.com Explains the Difference Between Standard and Itemized Deductions
Often, taxpayers have to choose between itemizing their deductions and taking a standard deduction when they are filing their taxes. A taxpayer should determine what their deductions amount to using both methods, and then choose which option decreases the amount of tax that they owe. Typically, the method that leads to the largest deduction will provide the biggest credit.
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