Standard Deduction

[Andi1054]

HI,

This was my first time to use Turbo Tax..... I am concerned that I may not have gotten my standard deduction, which line would I find it on?

[xmasbaby0]

TurboTax automatically uses your standard deduction unless you enter enough itemized deductions to exceed your standard deduction or force itemizing because you are filing MFS.  Look on line 8 of your Form 1040.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901539-how-do-i-preview-my-turbotax-online-return-before-filing.

Your standard deduction lowers your taxable income.  It is not a refund 

2018 Standard Deductions:

Single   $12,000  (+ $1600 65 or older)

Married Filing Separately    $12,000  (+ $1300 65 or older)

Married Filing Jointly  $24,000  (+ $1300 each spouse 65 or older)

Head of Household  $18,000  (+ $1600 65 or older)

[NCperson]

note  that the 'standard deduction' could be lower than stated in this thread if you are claimed as a dependent by others - it would depend on your income if that were true.