Using the TurboTax the Standard Deduction is automatic. Only if your itemized deductions are greater than the Standard Deduction for your filing status would the itemized deductions from Schedule A be used on the federal tax return.
Standard deductions for 2017
- Single - $6,350 add $1,550 if age 65 or older
- Married Filing Separately - $6,350 add $1,250 if age 65 or older
- Married Filing Jointly - $12,700 add $1,250 for each spouse age 65 or older
- Head of Household - $9,350 add $1,550 if age 65 or older
