If Samantha Jones had the following itemized deductions, should she use Schedule A or the standard deduction? The standard deduction for her tax situation is $6,200. (LO3.2) Donations to church and other charities, $3,050 Medical and dental expenses exceeding 10 percent of adjusted gross income, $450 State income tax, $920 Job-related expenses exceeding 2 percent of adjusted gross income, $1,450