What is a Schedule A tax form used for?

Taxpayers use the Schedule A tax form to list their itemized deductions. Expenses that taxpayers can claim on Schedule A include mortgage interest, property taxes and gifts to charity, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

Individuals also can deduct some job-related expenses on Schedule A, although educators often realize a larger benefit when they take a tax credit for their expenses, the IRS notes. Charitable gifts listed on Schedule A can include donations of money or goods, such as used clothing. Taxpayers aren't required to complete Schedule A if they take the standard deduction, which may be higher than the total of their itemized deductions, advises TurboTax.