Skip to main content
Level 1
October 25, 2023
Question

Deductions

  • October 25, 2023
  • 1 reply
  • 2 views

Since I take standard deduction, should I still itemize property taxes, charitable donations less than $500, car registration etc.?

1 reply

DoninGA
Level 15
Level 15
October 25, 2023

If the total of all your itemized deductions are not greater than the Standard Deduction for your filing status there is no reason to report the itemized deductions on your tax return.

 

Standard deductions for 2023

  • Single - $13,850 add $1,850 if age 65 or older
  • Married Filing Separately - $13,850 add $1,500 if age 65 or older
  • Married Filing Jointly - $27,700 add $1,500 for each spouse age 65 or older
  • Head of Household - $20,800 add $1,850 if age 65 or older