Tax question: itemized or standard deduction

[bzbee]

We usually take standard deduction on our taxes. The interest on our mortgage, real estate taxes, and other things are way less than the standard. I know, it is possible to write of donations, when you itemize. We just got the receipt from our church for our donation for the year. So I have a question, can we get a write-off on it if we take standard deduction? Is there a list, what things can be itemized. What write-offs can we get if we take standard deduction. Thank you for your help.

[Koolmagicguy]

What write-offs can we get if we take standard deduction.

https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc551.html

You cannot itemize if you take the standard deduction. However, you can still write off charitable contributions.

[Braje]

Koolmagicguy I looked at your link but do not see anything about taking a deduction for charitable contributions. Where would the charitable contributions go if not on a Schedule A?

[Petunia 100]

We usually take standard deduction on our taxes. The interest on our mortgage, real estate taxes, and other things are way less than the standard. I know, it is possible to write of donations, when you itemize. We just got the receipt from our church for our donation for the year. So I have a question, can we get a write-off on it if we take standard deduction? Is there a list, what things can be itemized. What write-offs can we get if we take standard deduction. Thank you for your help.

Just take a look at the Schedule A. You can write off:

Medical (greater than 10% of AGI)

State Income Taxes or State Sales Tax

Mortgage Interest

Property Taxes

Personal Property Taxes (like for your car)

Charitable Donations

Casualty and Theft Losses

Miscellaneous (greater than 2% of AGI)
- union dues, uniforms, safe deposit box rental, tax preparation fees, IRA custodial fees, etc.

[Petunia 100]

https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc551.html

You cannot itemize if you take the standard deduction. However, you can still write off charitable contributions.

No, you can't. The only place they go is on Schedule A Itemized Deductions.

[Braje]

Thanks Petunia that is what I thought.