Schedule A (Form 1040) is used to figure itemized deductions. In most cases, federal income tax will be less if you take the larger of your itemized deductions or your standard deduction.
When itemizing, you can deduct a part of your medical and dental expenses and un-reimbursed employee business expenses, and amounts you paid for certain taxes, interest, contributions, and miscellaneous expenses. You can also deduct certain casualty and theft losses.


