In choosing between the standard deduction and itemizing deductions from AGI, what effect, if any, does each of the following have?

a$.$The age of the taxpayer$($s$).$

The age of the taxpayer

may favor itemizing deductionmay favor the standard deduction

if the taxpayer is age $65$ or older.

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b$.$The health $($i$.$e$.,$ physical condition$)$ of the taxpayer.

If the taxpayer is blind,

an additional itemized deduction is availablean additional standard deduction is available

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c$.$Whether taxpayers rent or own their residence.

If the taxpayer is still making house payments, the interest deduction may make