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No, specifically choosing itemized deductions versus standard deduction did not update the amount to the larger itemized deduction amount.  I finally discarded the return that wasn't calculating correctly and re-entered the exact same information into a new return.  After doing that, the software is working correctly and using the higher itemized deduction amount.     I've never had problems with TT in all the years that I have used it until now.  Disconcerting, especially since someone that is not an accountant, like me, might not catch the discrepancy.  Trust but verify!

I attempted to do this but do not see the student information worksheet and never got that question amount used to calculate. It did trigger form 8615 on students return, is this right? It also did increase her AGI and income which I figure is correct. Or should I delete the 1098T and start over ?

If you can’t update your Windows program try doing a Manually update.  Don't know if it's only for personal programs or for Business too. https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/updating/help/manually-update-turbotax-for-windows-software-basic-deluxe-premier-home-business/00/26041

The IRS  just opened on January 26 to accept/reject e-files.   Millions of e-files been waiting on the servers in "pending."   Start watching your emails now that the IRS is open.  Many e-files are on the servers so it could still take a day or two.  The IRS cannot accept all of them at the same time.          DID YOU E-FILE?   Did you e-file?   Did you go through all three steps of the FILE section and click a big orange button that said “Transmit my returns now?”     When you e-file your return you will get two emails from TurboTax.  The first one will say your return has been transmitted; the second one will tell you the IRS has accepted  or rejected your federal e-file.  If you filed a state return, there will be a third email (usually a day or two later) that tells you if the state e-file was accepted or rejected.   Check your e-file status:   https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/efile-status-lookup/

Yes. Any income reported to you on a W-2 must be included as wages in your tax return.  There is no indication a deduction would apply to these wages. Deductions are handled in various ways for various reasons, however there are no job related expenses allowed except for military personnel. If you are an employee you are not allowed any deduction for your work related uniforms or fees. Who qualifies for employee business expense? Per the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) effective 2018-2025

You may have more than one TurboTax accounts.  See this TurboTax support FAQ for how to view all of your accounts - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/account-management/many-intuit-accounts-turbotax/L9aVfKS1Z_US_en_US?uid=ll5g6zcx   To access your current or prior year online tax returns sign onto the TurboTax website with the User ID you used to create the account - https://myturbotax.intuit.com/ Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and on the section Your tax returns & documents.  Click on the Year and Click on Download/print return (PDF)   If you used the desktop CD/Download editions installed on your computer, the only copy of your tax data file and any PDF's will be on the computer where the return was created.  TurboTax does not store online any returns completed using the desktop editions.   Go to this IRS website for free transcripts of a federal tax return - https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript   For a fee of $30 you can get a complete federal tax return from the IRS by completing Form 4506 - http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506.pdf

Do you want to start over?  If you haven't filed, registered or paid you can try to clear and start over. This FAQ might be wrong, Clear and start over is now under Switch Products section. https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/how-do-i-clear-and-start-over-in-turbotax-online/00/26444

Yes understood about rounding.  Having it not be the full value is the mystery.  Previous state return was efiled by TT and still shows as accepted in my TT acct with the same amt due and pd as I have entered into the software this year.  No follow up mailings from the state about rejections or penalties.