Specific expenses you can deduct on Schedule A instead of the standard deduction: state and local taxes up to the SALT cap, mortgage interest, charitable contributions, and medical expenses above 7.5 percent of AGI.
Itemizing only helps when the total exceeds the standard deduction. Bunching charitable gifts into one year, or paying property tax before year end, can push a taxpayer over the line in alternating years.
Yes, and only up to winnings, and only 90 percent of them starting in 2026.
Source: IRS Schedule A instructions
Last reviewed September 17, 2026. Tax rules change; confirm current law before acting.
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