JoannaB2
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Deductions & credits

Yes, you have to select itemized deduction.  To select itemized deduction:

  1. Click the Federal Taxes tab. ...
  2. Then, Deductions & Credits. ...
  3. Scroll all the way to the bottom, and click Wrap up tax breaks
  4. Continue through the interview screens.
  5. Under "Let's make sure you're taking the deduction to keep your taxes accurate", select "we're itemizing our deductions", click continue.

 Eligible taxpayers use Schedule A  to figure itemized deductions.  In most cases,  federal income tax will be less if you take the larger of your itemized deduction