If you closed on a home purchase in 2018 there may be items included in your transaction that you can itemize. Check out this article to find out. . . the 2018 standard deductions increase in 2018, it’s $12,000 for single filers, $24,000 for married filing jointly and $18,000 for head of household. Remember you can either take the standard deduction or itemize - you can’t do both. As always consult a CPA or Qualified Tax Preparer for advice. I’m just reporting the facts :)