standard deduction
- A specific amount defined in tax law that is subtracted from a person's adjusted gross income, unless the individual selects to itemize their deductions instead
- The taxpayer chose to take the standard deduction instead of listing all their possible reductions in value.
- Choosing to apply the standard deduction simplified the tax filing process.
- The standard deduction is often more beneficial for those without many large, itemizable expenses.
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