PuzzledMosquito158
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Tax season frustration
I just spent the last hour on the phone with my accountant and I am still trying to wrap my head around the changes to the tax code. Specifically, the new rules regarding deductions for home office expenses are a nightmare. I have been doing my taxes the same way for years and now it seems like everything has changed. The IRS website is not helpful and my accountant seems just as confused as I am. Has anyone else had to deal with this? I am getting frustrated with the whole process.
Should I itemize deductions or take the standard deduction?
My W-2 shows $18k in state and local taxes paid... but I also had $6k in mortgage interest and $4k in charitable donations. The standard deduction this year is $13k. Does it even matter if I itemize? My CPA says the math is simple, but I’m not convinced. Tax code feels like a recipe with missing ingredients—everyone claims they know how it works, but no one can agree on the final product. What’s your approach? Do you itemize because you think it’s better, or just because you’re supposed to??