Yes, you can use Standard deduction if your itemized deductions were less. Towards the end of the federal taxes, a message will display the total amount of your itemized versus standard deduction, then select Standard Deduction. Then preview your 1040 and check if the amount on line 12 of 1040 is the amount of your standard deduction.
- Click on "Tax Tools" in the left menu
- Click "Tools"
- Click "View Tax Summary" in the Tool Center window
- Click on "Preview my 1040" on the left
