If you want to manually switch, here's how, from How do I change from the standard deduction to itemized (or vice-versa)? "Go to the screen: Based on what you told us, [either Standard Deduction or Itemizing deductions] is right for you, and select Change my deduction. (Instead of using the link, you can also manually navigate to Federal > Deductions & credits > Deductions & credits Summary > Continue > If applicable, continue through any summaries> Now you will arrive at Itemizing/ standard deduction summary screen.) On the Which deduction do you want to take this year? popup, you'll see the dollar value of each deduction type. Select the type of deduction you want and Continue."If you need extra time, filing an extension by April 15, 2026, moves your submission deadline to October 15. But remember any taxes owed are still due in full by the original April 15 date.

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ddorette1

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How to change from itemized deduction to standard deduction

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April 16, 2026
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MindyB

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If you want to manually switch, here's how, from How do I change from the standard deduction to itemized (or vice-versa)?

"Go to the screen: Based on what you told us, [either Standard Deduction or Itemizing deductions] is right for you, and select Change my deduction. (Instead of using the link, you can also manually navigate to Federal > Deductions & credits > Deductions & credits Summary > Continue > If applicable, continue through any summaries> Now you will arrive at Itemizing/ standard deduction summary screen.)
On the Which deduction do you want to take this year? popup, you'll see the dollar value of each deduction type.
Select the type of deduction you want and Continue."

If you need extra time, filing an extension by April 15, 2026, moves your submission deadline to October 15. But remember any taxes owed are still due in full by the original April 15 date.