which expenses can i itemize 
you itemize your deductions on schedule a of form 1040 you can generally deduct unreimbursed medical and dental expenses long term care premiums home mortgage interest charitable donations certain taxes casualty and theft losses and some gambling losses 1412who should itemize deductions you have the option to take the standard deduction or itemize your deductions if the value of expenses you can itemize is greater than the standard deduction then it likely makes sense to itemize 