Schedule AIndividual Income Tax
Itemized Deductions
Reports itemized deductions: medical expenses, state and local taxes (SALT, capped at $10,000), home mortgage interest, charitable contributions, and casualty losses.
Who Files This Form
Taxpayers who itemize deductions instead of taking the standard deduction
Due Date
Filed with Form 1040 by April 15
Important Notes
Only itemize if total deductions exceed your standard deduction ($15,000 single / $30,000 MFJ for 2025). About 10% of taxpayers itemize.
Related Forms
Official IRS Source
Always download the current version and instructions from the IRS website before filing.
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