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Those kinds of deductions are listed on Schedule A. Taxpayers choose Schedule A (Itemized) OR the Standard Deduction.
The Standard Deduction was increased sharply in 2018. Most taxpayers just take the Standard Deduction now and if that is the case for you, those additional entries won't affect the federal return.
Still enter them as they might affect your state return.
Dependents (children) did give you an exemption amount, but that was eliminated when the Standard Deduction was increased.
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