Deductions & credits

If you need help deciding if the standard deduction or itemizing deductions is the right choice, don't worry -- TurboTax will automatically make the determination for you based on whether your total input itemized Schedule A deductions are higher than the flat standard deduction for you as a single, married, or other, filer. For most people, the standard deduction is the better option. To learn more, you can start by watching TurboTax - How does the standard deduction differ from itemizing deductions?

If you need help changing your deduction from either standard or itemized, follow the instructions for your product type in TurboTax - How do I change from the standard deduction to itemized (or vice-versa)?:

• TurboTax Online
• Go to the screen: Based on what you told us, [either Standard Deduction or Itemizing deductions] is right for you, and select Change my deduction.
• On the Which deduction do you want to take this year? popup, you'll see the dollar value of each deduction type.
• Select the type of deduction you want and select Continue twice.

 

• TurboTax Desktop
• Open or continue your return.
• Select Federal Taxes.
• If using Home & Business, select Personal.
• Select Deductions & Credits.
• When asked how you want to enter your deductions and credits, select I'll choose what I work on.
• Scroll all the way to the bottom of the Your 2025 Deductions & Credits screen and select Done with Deductions.
• Continue until you see The Standard [or Itemized] Deduction is Right for You!
• Select Change my deduction and choose which one you'd like.
• Select Continue to apply any changes.