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[ahy-tuh-mahyz] / ˈaɪ təˌmaɪz /


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People itemize charitable gifts if their total allowable itemized deductions — including donations to qualified charities, mortgage interest, and state and local taxes — exceed the standard deduction.

From MarketWatch Apr. 11, 2026

Provisions in the new law affected people who itemize their deductions—typically a wealthier group than those who take the standard deduction.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 6, 2026

A DAF can make sense for people who aren’t ultrawealthy if they plan to give to charity and itemize deductions.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 6, 2026

You want to itemize this year when you took the standard deduction last year?

From MarketWatch Mar. 23, 2026

When Uncle Al discovers that city officials have yet to itemize the Fox Brothers baggage stock, a handful of nondescript horses get spirited from one stable tent to another.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

Further, regardless of whether one itemizes or uses the standard deduction, an additional $6,000 deduction is available to many taxpayers over 65.

From MarketWatch Jun. 30, 2026

It would help any taxpayer who itemizes deductions when filing federal income taxes, especially a homeowner who pays property levies.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 22, 2024

It identifies when we lift a product from a shelf, freezer or produce bin, automatically itemizes the goods and charges us when we leave the store.

From Seattle Times Feb. 28, 2022

The invoice itemizes the costs of services described as “Westlands Trip,” taken by Mr. Bernhardt in late January and early February 2017 from Washington through Denver, Sacramento and Chicago before heading back to Washington.

From New York Times Apr. 4, 2019

“My idea of her passport itemizes every feature you possess,” he said, laughing; “five feet seven; dark hair, brown eyes, regular features, small, well-shaped hands——” “Please—Captain West!”

From Special Messenger by Robert W. (Robert William) Chambers

Their itemized deductions in the funding year is significantly higher than the standard deduction, so much so that it pushes out of the 22% bracket and into the 12%.

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

It found meaningful differences between the advertised price and the actual, itemized quotes for nearly 40% of dealers.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 15, 2026

Some households may have to plan how to maximize other itemized deductions to make the most of the tax break.

From MarketWatch May 1, 2026

The client gave up after Schwartz presented him with an itemized bill and suggested he direct his resources elsewhere.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 20, 2026

And as she looked at an itemized bill for plumbing her left hand strayed to her neck and touched the chain.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

I’ve found myself calculating the social risk, itemizing what would work in our favor.

From Slate Feb. 19, 2026

That could include income from several sources, multiple tax breaks and possible itemizing.

From MarketWatch Jan. 20, 2026

If you claim the standard deduction instead of itemizing, there’s good news: Starting next year, you can snag a charitable deduction for cash gifts on top of the standard deduction for the first time.

From Barron's Nov. 25, 2025

Most filers save money by taking the standard deduction instead of itemizing deductions, which can include charitable donations and medical expenses.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 9, 2025

I first gave a general overview of my travels, itemizing the money we had received and the offers of training.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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