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itemize

[ahy-tuh-mahyz] / ˈaɪ təˌmaɪz /


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Chances are most of your guests will take the standard deduction rather than itemize those donations.

From MarketWatch Apr. 11, 2026

A DAF can make sense for people who aren’t ultrawealthy if they plan to give to charity and itemize deductions.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 6, 2026

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 Deborah officially divorced Pullum in 2006, she had to itemize her income as part of a request for the judge to waive her filing fee.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot

Further, regardless of whether one itemizes or uses the standard deduction, an additional $6,000 deduction is available to many taxpayers over 65.

From MarketWatch Jun. 30, 2026

It identifies when we lift a product from a shelf, freezer or produce bin, automatically itemizes the goods and charges us when we leave the store.

From Seattle Times Feb. 28, 2022

The invoice itemizes the costs of services described as “Westlands Trip,” taken by Mr. Bernhardt in late January and early February 2017 from Washington through Denver, Sacramento and Chicago before heading back to Washington.

From New York Times Apr. 4, 2019

The Fourth Republic that emerged largely after his resignation from government was, as Jackson itemizes, far more of a success than is often allowed.

From The New Yorker Aug. 13, 2018

Each involved element of the emergency organization details its response actions in Service Support Plans and itemizes functions appropriate to the specific contingency.

From An Assessment of the Consequences and Preparations for a Catastrophic California Earthquake: Findings and Actions Taken Prepared By Federal Emergency Management Agency by Various

They give $15,000 a year, and their other itemized deductions equate to about $12,000.

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

Please provide an itemized list of all costs I will incur, including underlying fund fees and expenses.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

The client gave up after Schwartz presented him with an itemized bill and suggested he direct his resources elsewhere.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 20, 2026

People itemize charitable gifts if their total allowable itemized deductions — including donations to qualified charities, mortgage interest, and state and local taxes — exceed the standard deduction.

From MarketWatch Apr. 11, 2026

We got an itemized bill each month for every food item and roll of toilet paper.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

The new deduction—$6,000 for individuals and $12,000 for couples filing jointly—can be used whether you are claiming the standard deduction or itemizing deductions, regardless of whether you are already taking Social Security payments.

From Barron's Apr. 25, 2026

I’ve found myself calculating the social risk, itemizing what would work in our favor.

From Slate Feb. 19, 2026

Still, this year’s changes might mean you would be better off itemizing your deductions.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 26, 2026

That could include income from several sources, multiple tax breaks and possible itemizing.

From MarketWatch Jan. 20, 2026

I first gave a general overview of my travels, itemizing the money we had received and the offers of training.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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