By increasing the standard deduction, more and more of my tax clients

[WCGreen]

that own homes are already not itemizing...

It's a good idea, it simplifies taxes for a whole bunch of people.

[tnlurker]

1. The difference between y itemized and standard deductions

Is around $1000 this year. As it is it will flip the other way in about two more years.

[WCGreen]

2. More than half of my clients don't itemize anymore...

they get more bang for the buck both nationally and personally because of specifically designed credits

[MineralMan]

3. I've only itemized once, the year I had over $20K in medical

bills. Every other year, the standard deduction was a better choice.