Deductions & credits

It is important to run through the Deductions and Credits section to allow TurboTax to optimize the deductions to itemizing.

To make sure the program is free to fully update, try these troubleshooting tips:

• Check for updates and close the program for the CD/Download, or close the program and the browser window for TurboTax Online. Re-open using Chrome on a Windows 10 device.
• It is also important that any amounts entered as overrides are cleared. 
• Delete and re-enter something on the itemized deductions that would make you better off to take the standard deduction.
  • Run through the rest of the interview and clear anything on screens that relate to the Cares Act before re-entering the deduction that would optimize you to itemize deductions.
  • Otherwise, see: How do I change from the standard deduction to itemized (or vice-versa)?

For more information, see: Can I deduct donations to charity?

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