What is a schedule a tax form?

Schedule A is an IRS form used to claim itemized deductions on your tax return. You fill out and file a Schedule A at tax time and attach it to or file it electronically with your Form 1040. The title of IRS Schedule A is “Itemized Deductions.” Schedule A is a place to tally various itemized deductions you want to claim.

What is schedule a (Form 1040)?

Information about Schedule A (Form 1040), Itemized Deductions, including recent updates, related forms, and instructions on how to file. This schedule is used by filers to report itemized deductions.

What is the difference between a 1040 and a schedule a?

For individual taxpayers, Schedule A is used in conjunction with Form 1040 to report itemized deductions. If you choose to claim itemized deductions instead of the standard deduction, you would use Schedule A to list your deductions. Your itemized total is then subtracted from your taxable income.