If Samantha Jones had the following itemized deductions, should she use Schedule A or the standard deduction? The standard deduction for her tax situation is $6,200. (LO3.2) • Donations to church and other charities, $3,050 • Medical and dental expenses exceeding 10 percent of adjusted gross income, $450 • State income tax, $920 • Job-related expenses exceeding 2 percent of adjusted gross income, $1,450