itemize

verb

item·ize | \ ˈī-tə-ˌmīz

itemized; itemizing

Definition of itemize

transitive verb

: to set down in detail or by particulars : list itemized all expenses

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Examples of itemize in a Sentence

a list of itemized expenses itemized the expenses for the business trip

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Advertising The bill vetoed by Kelly would have provided relief to taxpayers who have itemized on their state returns. — John Hanna, The Seattle Times, "Kansas’ new Democratic governor vetoes GOP tax relief bill," 25 Mar. 2019 This deduction is only available to filers who itemize. — WSJ, "WSJ Tax Guide 2019: Medical-Expenses Deduction," 15 Feb. 2019 Be smart about itemizing vs. taking the standard deduction In 2017, standard deductions are still relatively low, at $6,350 for singles and $10,700 for joint filers. — Motley Fool Staff, USA TODAY, "Taking advantage of tax reform: 19 tax hacks for 2018," 28 Mar. 2018 The law significantly raises the standard deduction for most middle-class taxpayers, making people less likely to itemize their donations at the end of the year — and less likely to donate throughout. — Benjy Egel, sacbee, "Thursday is Sacramento's Big Day of Giving. Here's what you need to know | The Sacramento Bee," 3 May 2018 But Congress recently raised the standard deduction, meaning fewer people will need to itemize. — Julia O'donoghue, NOLA.com, "Louisiana will gain more than $200 million from federal tax changes," 8 Jan. 2018 Only about 18 million taxpayers will itemize in 2018, compared with 47 million in 2017, according to the Joint Committee on Taxation. — Laura Saunders, WSJ, "Everything You Need to Know About the New Tax Law—Before the End of the Year," 2 Nov. 2018 If fewer taxpayers itemize deductions at the federal level, fewer will qualify for those deductions at the state level, according to the Legislature's chief economist, Greg Albrecht. — Julia O'donoghue, NOLA.com, "Louisiana will gain more than $200 million from federal tax changes," 8 Jan. 2018 The new tax laws kept the charitable deduction for those of you who itemize, according to Sensenig Capital Advisors. — Erin Arvedlund, Philly.com, "Give to charity in Philly area: Create a donor-advised fund at your community foundation," 17 May 2018

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