Taxpayers should use SCH A to itemize when:
Itemized deductions exceed the standard deduction for the tax period
They are a non-resident alien
They are MFS and their spouse itemized deductions
The most common itemized deductions include:
Medical expenses
Charitable contributions
Gambling losses
Mortgage interest
Real estate/property taxes
Follow the instructions below to correctly complete SCH A:
Select Add Form.
Begin by typing A, into the search bar at the bottom of the All Forms and Schedules Menu.
Select Form SCH A. Double-click to add the form.
Complete the SCH A, filling in all applicable sections.
You can view the amount of the taxpayer's itemized deductions and compare it with their standard deduction on the Tax Summary Page.
