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October 31, 2022

In 2019, about 89% of all filers claimed the standard deduction while 11% itemized deductions. The share who itemize increases with income, from 2% for taxpayers with incomes less than $25,000 to 76% for taxpayers with incomes over $1 million.

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In 2019, about 89% of all filers claimed the standard deduction while 11% itemized deductions. The share who itemize increases with income, from 2% for taxpayers with incomes less than $25,000 to 76% for taxpayers with incomes over $1 million.