It is possible that it might be selecting the standard deduction because the standard deduction plus the charitable deduction allowed to all taxpayers in 2021 is greater than the itemized deductions.
You can switch between itemized and standard deductions to see the impact it has on your federal refund. Depending on the state you live in, it may impact that as well. To do that:
- With your tax return open, select Federal from the navigation menu on the left (if you're doing this on a mobile device, you'll probably need to scroll down).
- Now select Deductions & Credits near the top of your screen.
- Once all your deductions are entered, select Wrap up tax breaks. Eventually, you'll come to the screen Based on what you just told us, the Standard Deduction is best for you or Based on what you just told us, itemizing deductions is best for you.
- On that screen, select Change my deduction. You'll get a pop-up showing how much each deduction is worth. As @xmasbaby0 said, it is possible your itemized deductions aren't entirely deductible. This is particularly true if you tried to deduct medical expenses, had state and local taxes in excess of $10,000, or had a mortgage on your home with an outstanding principal above $750,000.
- From here, you can either change your deduction by selecting it and continuing forward or cancel out.
