AnnetteB6
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Deductions & credits

In order for the additional amount to be added to your standard deduction for 2021, you must have been born before January 2, 1957.  

 

Try using the detailed steps in the following TurboTax help article to change to the standard deduction instead of itemized deductions: 

 

How do I change from the standard deduction to itemized (or vice-versa)?

 

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