Deductions & credits

Unless you have more itemized deductions then the Standard Deduction for your filing status you automatically receive the Standard Deduction.

Standard deductions for 2023

Single - $13,850 add $1,850 if age 65 or older
Married Filing Separately - $13,850 add $1,500 if age 65 or older
Married Filing Jointly - $27,700 add $1,500 for each spouse age 65 or older
Head of Household - $20,800 add $1,850 if age 65 or older

 

Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home & Business)

Click on Deductions & Credits

Click on I'll choose what I work on

Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on Done with Deductions

There are a few screens that you can Continue through.  You will land on a screen showing you the type of deduction on your tax return, Standard or Itemized