topic Being told I am better off taking the standard deduction as head of household $9,300 vs the itemized deductions I entered ~$7,900 but that's not including alimony $8,000 in Deductions & credits

Being told I am better off taking the standard deduction as head of household $9,300 vs the itemized deductions I entered ~$7,900 but that's not including alimony $8,000

jampharmd77 — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 21:07:42 GMT

Alimony isn't part of itemized deductions...so it sounds...

Lisa995 — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 21:07:43 GMT

Alimony isn't part of itemized deductions...so it sounds like the standard is better.

As Lisa995 mentioned above itemized deductions will be be...

Melaine — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 21:07:45 GMT

As Lisa995 mentioned above itemized deductions will be better if your itemized deductions total $7900. Remember, you do not have to itemized to claim the alimony paid. This will be reported on line 31 a of your 1040 and will also reduce your taxable income, just as it would if you itemize. Please see a snap shot below of where this is located on the 1040 form.