If TurboTax used the Standard Deduction for your return, it was determined by your entries that this was more advantageous for you.
In the Desktop edition, click on FORMS at the upper right and review your Schedule A to see if the total is less than the Standard Deduction amount.
This link gives instructions for How to Switch from Standard to Itemized Deductions (or vice versa) for the Desktop version.
Here's a link showing Standard Deduction Amounts.
The IRS is not open for Efiling until January 24th, so you have time to work with your deductions/credits.
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