Most people have multiple valid deductions, but they add up to less than the standard deduction. If all of them add up to be more than the standard deduction, y

Most people have multiple valid deductions, but they add up to less than the standard deduction. If all of them add up to be more than the standard deduction, you have to itemize all of them, which is a PITA, but if you don't do that then you're paying too much tax.