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Standard Deductions Vs. Itemized Deductions
When you take advantage of tax deductions, there are two categories you can use: the standard deduction or itemized deductions. You must choose one or the other; you cannot do both. Here’s what they are:

Standard deduction:
This is a flat deduction that can be taken by anyone, and the amount of that deduction varies according to your filing status. Every year, the IRS sets the standard deduction amount — in most tax years, the rate is slightly higher than the year before due to inflation. For instance, the standard deduction for someone filing a separate return as a head of household in 2022 was $12,950; in 2023, that number was $13,850. The standard deduction is a simplified way to lower your taxable income, and it reduces the income subject to taxation without requiring you to itemize specific expenses.

Itemized deductions:
When a taxpayer tracks deductible transactions, it means they are specifically deducting certain costs — such as medical expenses, mortgage interest or charitable contributions — from their tax returns. It’s a more complicated way of paying taxes, but it can help you reduce your taxable income.