Good point but I electronically filed using IRS fill-able forms from their website this year. Double checking what I submitted, 12a lists deductions below the standard and matches the schedule A that I included in my package.
I have since downloaded a copy of my submission from the IRS website and they also show what I submitted (itemized and a schedule A) but then added an audited line showing that their computer adjusted 12a to the standard deduction and issued me a refund. There were no errors or miscalculations in any of my forms, other than they decided that I was better off with the standard deduction.
I know the difference is small (about 200 dollars more that I will now have to pay to my state). I am just perplexed that I have to deal with this now.
I now have up to 12 months to resolve this or amend my state taxes in order to be in compliance. I don't think I can just ignore it.
