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You don’t have to itemize to claim these deductions on your tax return. fizkes / Shutterstock.com
Deductions reduce your taxable income, so it’s in your best interests to claim as many as possible when filing your tax return. To get the most lucrative tax deductions, you need to itemize expenses using a Schedule A. This form lets you write off mortgage interest, real estate taxes, charitable contributions and some medical expenses. However, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 nearly doubled the…