Those items are entered on Schedule A as itemized deductions. The total of all your itemized deductions on Schedule A must be greater than the standard deduction for your filing status to have any tax benefit. Standard deductions for 2020Single - $12,400 add $1,650 if age 65 or olderMarried Filing Separately - $12,400 add $1,300 if age 65 or olderMarried Filing Jointly - $24,800 add $1,300 for each spouse age 65 or olderHead of Household - $18,650 add $1,650 if age 65 or older