How do you change from the standard deduction to itemized deduction in the amended tax return? I need to lower my deductions so I have taxable income (This will allow me to get the american oppurtunity tax credit). Is this possible to do online? Thanks!
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Here is the information on how to file an amended return in TurboTax: Amending Return - How to correct my return? To change from the Standard Deduction to Itemized Deductions in TurboTax follow these steps:
Here is some information on the American opportunity tax credit (AOTC) is a credit for qualified education expenses paid for an eligible student for the first four years of higher education. If the credit pays your tax down to zero, you can have 40 percent of the remaining amount of the credit (up to $1,000) refunded to you. IRS Information on AOTC
Hi, I have tried this but it does not work. In the 2018 amended form as soon as I hit wrap up tax breaks it brings me back to the home page.
@jamessemmen Please see the directions below on how to change to itemized on amending:
Yes I am trying to do that on my 2018 amended tax form online. I press go and it brings me to my deductions. There is no option to choose that I have looked at all of the drop boxes. I clicked wrap up tax breaks after and it just brings me back to the home page.
@jamessemmen Please see the TurboTax help article below regarding this issue. There is a link to click on to be notified when this issue is resolved.
Unable to toggle between standard and itemized deduction when amending in TurboTax Online
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