3. Choosing the standard deduction or itemized deductions The IRS allows you to reduce your adjusted gross income by either the amount of your standard deduction based on your filing status, or by the sum of your itemized deductions. The following statement refers to deductions from adjusted gross income The government estimates a likely amount of tax-deductible expenses for each filing status to determine the The U.S. Individual Income Tax Return (Form 1040) Schedule A lists six areas of itemized deductions. Which of the following can be included in itemized deductions? Check all that apply. Interest you paid Casualty and theft losses not paid by Insurance Retirement plan contributions Unemployment compensation Medical and dental expenses not paid by Insurance in excess of 10% of adjusted gross income