JohnB5677
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Deductions & credits

As Mike9241 said, you will have to get additional details. but before you do, be sure it is worth it.

 

 

The standard deduction amounts for 2024 are:

  • $29,200 – Married Filing Jointly or Qualifying Surviving Spouse
  • $21,900 – Head of Household
  • $14,600 – Single or Married Filing Separately

For 2024, the additional standard deduction amounts for taxpayers who are 65 and older or blind are:

  • $1,950 for Single or Head of Household
  • $1,550 for married taxpayers or Qualifying Surviving Spouse

After crunching the numbers it the Itemized deduction may not be the best choice for you.

  • You can get a value and post the charitable donation.
  • You can include this with other Itemized deductions

However, here are some of the limitations to Itemized deductions

  • Medical expenses: You can only deduct the amount of your medical and dental expenses that is more than 7.5% of your AGI.
  • Mortgage Interest:  You can deduct the interest you paid during the tax year on the first $750,000 of your mortgage debt for your primary home or a second home. If you are married filing separately, the limit drops to $375,000.
  • Local Taxes: Your deduction of state and local income tax, general sales, and property taxes is limited to a combined total deduction of $10,000 ($5,000 if married filing separately).
  • Business expenses for employees is no longer allowed.
  • There may be other limitations that are not listed.
  • Finally, the total of all deductions must be greater than the Standard deduction.

 

 

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