I qualify to itemize deduction. Why isn't turbo tax add the mortgage interest amount to my itemized deduction amount?

Arthur-Child · ‎June 4, 2019

As my total deductions are greater than $25,000, I qualify to use itemized deduction. I have put in approximately $4000 as mortgage interest but the software does not add this amount to the itemized deduction total. Note that the $4000 does correctly show in the "your 2018 deduction & Credit page" in the section Your Home. Help!!

Ashby · ‎June 4, 2019

Are you sure you have that much in deductions? Remember that your state and local taxes are capped at $10,000 this year. You can not deduct above that amount for state income tax, property tax, real estate tax, etc.

SweetieJean · ‎June 4, 2019

and Medical is subject to a 7.5% of AGI floor. Charitable is also limited to a certain percent of AGI.

ChristieB · ‎June 4, 2019

If you are using the desktop version, you can view your Schedule A: Itemized Deductions even if you are taking the Standard Deduction currently.

1.) In the upper right-hand corner, click Forms

2.) On the left-hand side, click Open Form

3.) In the search bar the pops up, type Schedule A

You will then be able to see exactly what has been entered, where the limitations are, and which areas you might need to revisit and update if any.

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I qualify to itemize deduction. Why isn't turbo tax add the mortgage interest amount to my itemized deduction amount?

Deductions & credits

Deductions & credits

Deductions & credits