One of the questions that comes to mind for many taxpayers is whether to take standard or itemized deductions. It depends on your finances and your allowable expenses. It’s important to figure out both the standard vs itemized deductions before filing a claim. Comparing itemized deductions to standard deductions may uncover other savings opportunities. For some taxpayers, itemizing deductions rather than taking the standard deduction will provide a greater benefit due to the size of their deductible expenses.