Yes, TurboTax will help you decide. You do not need to make a decision before you start. In fact, the software’s entire goal is to wait until the very end of your data entry to tell you which one saves you more money.
As you work through the "Deductions & Credits" section, the software will ask you a series of "Yes/No" questions about:
- Mortgage interest and property taxes.
- Large out-of-pocket medical or dental expenses.
- Charitable donations (cash or goods).
- State and local income or sales taxes (the SALT deduction).
Behind the scenes, TurboTax keeps a running total of your itemized expenses.
At the end of the deductions section, you will see a summary screen titled "The Standard [or Itemized] Deduction is Right for You!"
2025 Standard Deduction Amounts
- Married Filing Jointly or Qualifying Surviving Spouse: $31,500
- Head of Household: $23,625
- Single or Married Filing Separately: $15,750
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