Comprehensive guides on itemized deductions including medical expenses, mortgage interest, state and local taxes (SALT), casualty losses, and standard vs itemized comparison.
Determine whether to itemize or take the standard deduction, and maximize your itemized deductions with these comprehensive guides.
Standard deduction amounts for 2025, when itemizing makes sense, and strategies to bunch deductions.
Mortgage interest, property taxes, points, PMI, and home equity loan interest. Special rules and limitations.
Mortgage interest, home equity debt, investment interest expense, and personal interest (nondeductible).
7.5% AGI threshold, qualified medical expenses, long-term care premiums, and medical mileage (21¢ per mile for 2025).
$10,000 SALT cap, state income tax vs sales tax election, property taxes, and planning strategies under the limitation.
Federally declared disaster losses, $100/$10% limitations, and claiming casualty and theft losses on Schedule A.
Strategic timing of itemized deductions can reduce your tax bill. Contact us for personalized strategies.