Uh oh update....

[nichols555chr]

Just realized that I never actually "chose" the Standard Deduction. Just now corrected that. And I THINK all is well now.  Thanks again for your information.

[xmasbaby0]

You do not have to choose standard deduction.   The software automatically uses your standard deduction unless you enter enough itemized deductions to exceed your standard deduction or unless you file married filing separately and you are required to itemized if your spouse itemized.

Your standard deduction lowers your taxable income. The standard deduction makes some of your income “tax free.”  It is not a refund.  You will see your standard or itemized deduction amount on line 12 of your 2023 Form 1040.

2023 STANDARD DEDUCTION AMOUNTS

SINGLE $13,850  (65 or older/legally blind + $1850)

MARRIED FILING SEPARATELY $13,850  (65 or older/legally blind + $1500)

MARRIED FILING JOINTLY $27,700  (65+/legally blind) )  + $1500 per spouse

HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD  $20,800 (65 or older/blind)  + $1850)

[xmasbaby0]

HOW TO FORCE ITEMIZED DEDUCTIONS

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1900142-how-do-i-change-from-the-standard-deduction-to-itemized-or...