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Itemizing deductions for the first time

I’m anticipating 2023 will be the first I itemize due to now having child daycare costs, mortgage interest and SALT items that should nudge us above the married filing jointly standard deduction. Since I’ve never itemized before I want to ensure I capture all the categories that can be itemized. What are other common itemization categories for W2 employees besides the one listed above? Are things like home renovations and internet/cell phone costs able to be deducted if I work from home? 

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drc845443
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Itemizing deductions for the first time

Child day care costs are not included in itemized deductions.

Besides mortgage interest and state & local taxes, you can also claim deductions for medical expenses, charitable donations, casualty losses, and various miscellaneous items.  Please refer to the link below for a more comprehensive discussion: 

Standard Deduction vs. Itemized Deductions: Which Is Better? - TurboTax Tax Tips & Videos (intuit.co...

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