KrisD15
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Get your taxes done using TurboTax

As previously stated, unless there is a specific reason a Taxpayer is required to Itemize Deductions, or use the Standard Deduction, (such as filing "Married Filing Separately") the choice is that of the Taxpayer's, regardless which deduction is larger. 

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