Hi, I had two 1098 mortgage interest statements for 2016... Is there a reason why a 'schedule A' would not be included in my return?

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Yes, until the sum total of your itemized deductions (ie. medical, mortgage interest, property taxes, charitable giving, ct) exceed your Standard Deduction, you will receive your Standard Deduction rather than a Schedule A

Standard deductions for 2016 

• Single - $6,300 add $1,550 if age 65 or older
• Married Filing Separately - $6,300 add $1,250 if age 65 or older
• Married Filing Jointly - $12,600 add $1,250 for each spouse age 65 or older
• Head of Household - $9,300 add $1,550 if age 65 or older