If you believe incentives are the only point of deductions, then sure. I believe part of the reason for deductions is to provide some relief to people who are spending for their work or for the state. In any case, I'll take favorable taxes however I can get them, even if it means I no longer benefit more from itemized deductions over the standard deduction. Especially since the standard deduction is much easier.
I wonder how many teachers ever benefited enough from itemized deductions to take it?
I wonder how many teachers ever benefited enough from itemized deductions to take it?