I would rather claim less, and simplify the return.
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Sch A deductions are OPTIONAL not required and you are not required to claim the entire amount if you don't want to do so.
Sch A deductions are OPTIONAL not required and you are not required to claim the entire amount if you don't want to do so.
however, there was an interesting court case many years ago. to avoid alternative minimum tax a couple under reported their deductible real estate taxes. the court said ok for regular tax purposes but for AMT the full amount must be used.
could never find out if there was an appeal and the decision reversed.
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