Itemized deductions reported on Schedule A are entered in the TurboTax program in the Deductions & Credits section.
If your total itemized deductions where more than the standard deduction for your filing status then the Schedule A will be included with the tax return.
Look at your Form 1040 Line 12, is the standard deduction entered or is the itemized deductions entered?
The total of all your itemized deductions on Schedule A must be greater than the standard deduction for your filing status to have any tax benefit.
Standard deductions for 2023
Single - $13,850 add $1,850 if age 65 or older
Married Filing Separately - $13,850 add $1,500 if age 65 or older
Married Filing Jointly - $27,700 add $1,500 for each spouse age 65 or older
Head of Household - $20,800 add $1,850 if age 65 or older
