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The standard deduction for most taxpayers is a set dollar amount based on the taxpayer's filing status.
The Interactive Tax Assistant on IRS.gov can be used to answer the question How Much Is My Standard Deduction?
"Some taxpayers will itemize deductions. When their itemized deductions are greater than the standard deduction, they use the itemized deductions instead of the standard deduction."
~ Tina the Tax Tutor
"Definitions are provided for terms you will need to remember"
~Tina The Tax Tutor
Hint: Click on the Blue Underline words to view the definitions
