It seems there is a bug in the online software that will not allow you to select itemized deductions if the standard deduction + $300 is larger. It is to my benefit to itemize because I owe less in state taxes if I do. I have been in contact with TT several times and everyone tells me to do the exact same thing that I have been doing, to select the "change my deduction" button and select itemized. The software tells me it is locking in the itemized, but never changes my tax due amount and never shows anything other than the standard deduction. They need to fix the online software to make the button work! There doesn't seem to be a work around like those with the desktop version have been posting. This is frustrating me to no end and time is ticking to get these taxes filed!
