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Deductions & credits

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If TurboTax has calculated one method, the standard deduction, as preferred, the main reason to not claim the standard deduction would be because the married filing separate spouse claimed itemized deductions and the type of deduction must be the same between the two spouses. Otherwise, taking the TurboTax recommendation will maximize your refund.

 

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How does the Standard Deduction differ from itemizing deductions?