No, you are not required to itemize your deductions. TurboTax will automatically calculate if you should itemize your deductions based on you input. You will only use itemized deductions if they are more than your standard deduction.
The standard deductions for 2019 are.
- Single - $12,200 add $1,650 if age 65 or older add.
- Married Filing Separately - $12,200 add $1,300 if age 65 or older.
- Married Filing Jointly - $24,400 add $1,300 for each spouse age 65 or older.
- Head of Household - $18,350 add $1,650 if age 65 or older.
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