Turbo tax compares and gives you the higher of standard or itemized deduction.
You can check Line 8 of your form 1040 to see standard or itemized deduction information. (In 2018, single taxpayers and married taxpayers who file separate returns can claim a $12,000 standard deduction. Married couples filing jointly can claim an amount that's twice as large, $24,000, and taxpayers filing as "head of household" (single individuals with dependents) can claim a standard deduction of $18,000.) You can verify this number with your filing status to confirm if you received standard or itemized deduction.
If you want to change from standard to itemized deduction you can follow these steps
- Click on Federal Taxes then Deductions and Credits. Desktop/CD Download users may see "I'll choose what I work on"
- After going through the deductions and credit section, Choose Wrap Up Tax Breaks. Desktop/CD Download users may see Done with Deductions
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You may then see a screen regarding an IRA tax break, you can click not this year or you can go through the section if needed, then hit continue.
- Go through any summary or analysis screens (or interview questions) until you reach the screen that says What you're getting: Federal Standard Deduction
- There should be a box directly under that to select to change your deduction. Check that box and follow the prompts.
