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Key takeaways If you donate household items to charity, you may be able to claim a tax deduction. But you must itemize your deductions to enjoy this tax break — you can’t claim it if you use the standard deduction. The big tax bill that became law in 2025 created…
Key takeaways The standard deduction is a specific dollar amount that you can use to reduce your taxable income. You have to choose between claiming the standard deduction and itemizing (that is, claiming expenses that you paid). The standard deduction amount usually increases each year for inflation. Also, the standard…
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