Clearly explained?
For me, the IRS instructions try to be precise, and in the end fail to give a short summary. You have to add up your deductions and compare to the standard deduction. Looking at your 2018 return will tell you since this was all in effect in 2018. For most of us, I'd guess our deductions are comparable from year to year unless there is something like a big medical expense or such.
A CPA might review your previous years and suggest some strategies.
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