Use Schedule A (Form 1040 or 1040-SR) to figure your itemized deductions. In most cases, your federal income tax will be less if you take the larger of your itemized deductions or your standard deduction. Current revision Schedule A (Form 1040) PDF Instructions for Schedule A (Form 1040) | Print version PDF | eBook (epub) EPUB Recent developments Clarification of charitable contribution deduction limits in the 2022 Schedule A (Form 1040) instructions -- 08-MAR-2023 Other items you may find useful All Schedule A (Form 1040) revisions Use the Sales Tax Deduction Calculator Tax Exempt Organization Search About Publication 502, Medical and Dental Expenses About Publication 504, Divorced or Separated Individuals About Publication 525, Taxable and Nontaxable Income Other current products Related items About Form 1040, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return About Form 1040-SR, U.S. Tax Return for Seniors About Form 1098, Mortgage Interest Statement About Form 1098-C, Contributions of Motor Vehicles, Boats, and Airplanes About Form 1098-MA, Mortgage Assistance Payments About Form 1099-G, Certain Government Payments About Form 1099-LTC, Long Term Care and Accelerated Death Benefits About Form 1099-MISC, Miscellaneous Information