For nearly a decade, the "Standard Deduction" has been the undisputed king of tax season. Since the tax shifts in 2017, about 90% of Americans stopped tracking their receipts and simply took the standard deduction. And honestly, that was the right move. The standard deduction was raised significantly, and the "SALT" (State and Local Tax) … Continue reading The 2025 Tax Pivot: Why Itemizing is Back on the Table