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Unlike the standard deduction, itemized deductions result in different taxable income amounts from person to person. Those who qualify for the standard deduction have the leeway to choose the itemized route; however, individuals who are not eligible for the standard deduction can only itemize their tax deductions.
Form 1040 tax returns allow you to make two types of deductions-standard deductions and itemized deductions. Standard deductions are deductions that every taxpayer is automatically eligible for. The amounts are set based on age and tax filing status. The itemized deductions are based on eligible expenses. You should add together all your itemized deductions, compare the totals to standard deductions and choose whichever one is bigger. Filling Out Itemized Deductions.