itemize

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Nelson and Christy Matzen knew they were going to itemize in 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

They are available both to taxpayers who take the standard deduction and those who itemize their deductions.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

When choosing whether to take the standard deduction or itemize, the key is to go the route that will reduce your taxable income the most.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 19, 2025

Millions of households that don’t itemize will still get a small but meaningful tax benefit for supporting qualified causes.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 5, 2025

When Uncle Al discovers that city officials have yet to itemize the Fox Brothers baggage stock, a handful of nondescript horses get spirited from one stable tent to another.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen