A 2023 state report showed that just under 625,000 of the roughly 3.2 million Marylanders — about 19.5% — who filed returns claimed an itemized deduction.

How To Calculate Your Itemized Deductions To calculate your deductions, you’ll need to use Schedule A (Form 1040) and list each qualified expense.

The standard deduction for 2024 is $14,600 for individuals and $29,200 for married couples filing jointly, though it can vary depending on age (over 65) among other factors.