Which Factors Affect Your Choice Between Claiming Itemized Deductions and the Standard

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which factors affect your choice between claiming itemized deductions and the standard deduction?

• A) home ownership, as mortgage interest may exceed the standard deduction
• B) more deductible expenses this year than last year, as a result of unforeseen circumstances or planned "bunching" of deductions
• C) ease and simplicity of filing
• D) year long recordkeeping to thoroughly and accurately document itemized deductions
• E) all of the above

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