itemize

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Many people were aiming to get ahead of new rules in last summer’s tax law that limit tax breaks on charitable giving for high earners and those who itemize deductions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Taxpayers who choose to itemize could be affected by two policy changes depending on their level of wealth.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

People in this age bracket can now get an extra senior deduction of $6,000, regardless of whether they take the standard deduction or itemize.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

To get a bigger deduction, you have to itemize, which realistically means making donations totaling over $20,000.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 19, 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