The IRS typically assumes you didn't itemize for one reason or another. They almost never notify you if you miss deductions but they will tell you if you miss income.
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It's pretty common for people not to consider all the things they can deduct. They don't realize that maybe they have a vacation home and they don't take the interest because they think they can't.Cindy Hockenberry
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You'd be surprised Many people think that if they throw their audit letter away it's gone. But it's not. The IRS isn't going to leave you alone. They'll keep at you until they get their audit.
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If you know your itemized deductions will be more than the standard deduction, you can still just use the standard deduction to get an idea in your mind. This will give you the lowest estimate.
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