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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.
- This will be an Itemized deduction.
- The total of all of your Itemized deductions must exceed the Standard deduction before they will take affect.
- You can also see: The difference between standard and itemized deductions, and what they mean
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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February 20, 2025
9:29 AM