Buddy & Hazel have been happily married for 42 years! Buddy is 66 and Hazel is 67. They are trying to determine if they should itemize their deductions for 2019. Their itemized deductions are $26,700. The basic standard deduction for married filing joint is $24,400 and any additional standard deductions are $1,300 for the married filing joint status. Should Buddy & Hazel itemize for 2019?

A. No

B. Yes