You can deduct EITHER the standard deduction or itemized deductions. TurboTax will apply the higher amount of the two numbers. Preview your tax return, what number is on line 12? Are the side by side numbers you are seeing possibly a comparison between 2023 and 2024?
Preview Form 1040 in TurboTax Online.
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How to Switch Deductions
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