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Itemized Deductions

This lesson covers itemized deductions, including which expenses taxpayers can include in their itemized deductions. The lesson also explains how to calculate taxable income.

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  1. True or False? For the filing status Married Filing Separately, if one spouse itemizes, the other must also itemize.
  • A.
  • B.
  1. True or False? Prescription hearing aids and eyeglasses are considered a deductible medical expense.
  • A.
  • B.
  1. Can taxpayers deduct contributions made directly to needy individuals?
  • A.
  • B.