If you are wondering if you should use the standard deduction or itemize, here are some tips that will help you. Standard Deductions for 2015 are as follows: Single $6,300 Married Filing Jointly $12,600 Head of Household $9,250 Married Filing Separately $6,300 Qualifying Widow(er) $12,600 To see if itemizing your deductions is more beneficial than the standard deduction, simply add up your deductible expenses including: Home mortgage interest Real estate and personal property taxes Gifts to charities including non cash donations mileage for volunteer work Casualty or theft losses Sales taxes — if you made a major purchase such as
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