[Night Hides Not]

Simple solution is to raise the standard deduction to the point that it’s equal to, or more than the itemized deduction for say 90-95% of those making $60K a year. And index it to inflation.

[RipSawyer]

Sounds sensible but indexing for inflation leaves an opening to make up a false figure. Indexing social security for inflation has not come close to doing what it was supposed to do. The official inflation adjustment is far below what reality would require.

[hinckley buzzard]

This is the other side of the plan, which many here overlook. The current plan is to double the standard deduction, which will be then used by upwards of 90% of the taxpayers, as these deduction will no longer be needed or used.