Itemizing deductions rather than standard deduction

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April 4, 2026
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My itemized deductions are much higher than the standard deduction, but Turbotax will not let me itemize. Why can't I itemize like I do every year?

Itemizing

DoninGA

Level 15

On your Schedule Line 17, is the amount greater than the Standard Deduction for your filing status?

Standard deductions for 2025

Single - $15.750 add $2,000 if age 65 or older
Married Filing Separately - $15,750 add $1,600 if age 65 or older
Married Filing Jointly - $31,500 add $1,600 for each spouse age 65 or older
Head of Household - $23,625 add $2,000 if age 65 or older

Only your total medical expenses that are greater than 7.5% of your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) can be deducted.

The SALT limit on Schedule A is $40,000 ($20,000 if filing as MFS) - State and Local Income Taxes, State and Local Sales taxes, State and Local Real Estate Taxes, State and Local Personal Property Taxes