43-1042 - Arizona Statutes

43-1042. Itemized deductions A. Except as provided by subsections B, D, E and G of this section, at the election of the taxpayer, and in lieu of the standard deduction allowed by section 43-1041, in computing taxable income the taxpayer may take the amount of itemized deductions allowable for the taxable year pursuant to subtitle A, chapter 1, subchapter B, parts VI and VII, but subject to the limitations prescribed by sections 67, 68 and 274, of the internal revenue code. B. In lieu of the amount of the federal itemized deduction for expenses paid for medical care allowed under section 213 of the internal revenue code, the taxpayer may deduct the full amount of such expenses. C. Notwithstanding subsection B of this section, expenses for medical care that are paid or reimbursed from the taxpayer's medical savings account pursuant to section 43-1028 shall not be deducted pursuant to this section. D. A qualified defense contractor that is identified and certified by the department of commerce pursuant to section 41-1508 shall not claim both a deduction as provided by this section and a credit under section 43-1078 with respect to the same property taxes paid. E. A taxpayer shall not claim both a deduction provided by this section and a credit allowed by this title with respect to the same charitable contributions. F. The taxpayer may add any interest expense paid by the taxpayer for the taxable year that is equal to the amount of federal credit for interest on certain home mortgages allowed by section 25 of the internal revenue code. G. A taxpayer shall not claim any amount that was deducted pursuant to section 164(b)(6) of the internal revenue code, as added by section 1008 of the American recovery and reinvestment act of 2009 (P.L. 111-5), for qualified motor vehicle taxes.