When you have filed your income taxes in past years, have you usually taken the standard deduction ($16,100 for an individual or $32,200 for a couple filing jointly), or do you itemize individual tax deductions, such as for charitable donations or mortgage interest? | Daily Question

When you have filed your income taxes in past years, have you usually taken the standard deduction ($16,100 for an individual or $32,200 for a couple filing jointly), or do you itemize individual tax deductions, such as for charitable donations or mortgage interest? Published on March 10, 2026 → Survey conducted on March 10, 2026 on 5924 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Race

Standard deduction

58%

Itemized deductions

16%

I haven't filed taxes before

5%

Not sure

21%

Standard deduction

58%

Itemized deductions

16%

I haven't filed taxes before

5%

Not sure

21%

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