How do I get rid of the itemized deductions because I don't have enough and just take the standard deduction for a married couple filing jointly?

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July 15, 2020
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We don't have itemized deductions dollar-wise to be more than the standard deduction for a married couple filing jointly

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xmasbaby0

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You do not have to "get rid" of itemized deductions unless you "forced" the program to use them. The software automatically uses your standard deduction unless you enter enough itemized deductions yourself to exceed the standard deduction.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1900142-how-can-i-tell-which-deduction-standard-or-itemized-i-m-using

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

2019 Standard Deduction Amounts

Single $12,200 (+ $1650 65 or older)

Married Filing Separate $12,200 (+ $1300 if 65 or older)

Married Filing Jointly $24,400 (+ $1300 for each spouse 65 or older)

Head of Household $18,350 (+ $1650 for 65 or older)

Look on line 9 of your 2019 Form 1040 to see your itemized/standard deduction amount

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