Why are deductions of individual taxpayers broken down into these two groups: (1) deductions for A.G.I.and (2) deductions from A.G.I.?
A)To separate business and nonbusiness deductions
B)To distinguish self-employment expenses from employee expenses
C)To provide for simplification and reduce the number of taxpayers who itemize their deductions
D)To distinguish corporate taxpayers from non-corporate taxpayers

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Deductions for Adjusted Gross Income (A.G.I.) and deductions from A.G.I. are categorized to simplify the tax filing process and to minimize the number of taxpayers who need to itemize their deductions, making the tax system more efficient for individuals.

Why Are Deductions of Individual Taxpayers Broken Down into These