itemize
verb
item·ize
ˈī-tə-ˌmīz 
itemized; itemizing
: to set down in detail or by particulars : list
itemized all expenses
Examples of itemize in a Sentence
a list of itemized expenses
itemized the expenses for the business trip
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The majority of taxpayers, who don’t itemize, can take the standard deduction.
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Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 31 Dec. 2024
If the provision sunsets (Congress appears mixed on this one), more taxpayers would be able to itemize their deductions.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
While the new rule adds more transparency to the ticket-buying process, some have critiqued that the rule doesn’t go far enough, with the Future of Music Coalition voicing disappointment that the rule doesn’t require ticket companies to itemize fees in the face-value price descriptions.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
The charitable deduction Individuals who itemize deductions on their tax returns – that is, their itemized deductions exceed the standard deduction of $14,600 for single filers or $29,200 for those married and filing jointly in 2024 – are eligible to take a write-off of their charitable donations.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024
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Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 31 Dec. 2024
If the provision sunsets (Congress appears mixed on this one), more taxpayers would be able to itemize their deductions.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
While the new rule adds more transparency to the ticket-buying process, some have critiqued that the rule doesn’t go far enough, with the Future of Music Coalition voicing disappointment that the rule doesn’t require ticket companies to itemize fees in the face-value price descriptions.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
The charitable deduction Individuals who itemize deductions on their tax returns – that is, their itemized deductions exceed the standard deduction of $14,600 for single filers or $29,200 for those married and filing jointly in 2024 – are eligible to take a write-off of their charitable donations.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Itemize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/itemize. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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itemize
verb
item·ize
ˈīt-ə-ˌmīz
itemized; itemizing
: to set down one by one : list
itemize expenses
itemization
noun
ˌīt-ə-mə-ˈzā-shən
Legal Definition
itemize
transitive verb
item·ize
ˈī-tə-ˌmīz
itemized; itemizing
: to list in detail or by particulars
itemize deductions
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