There are several reasons why TurboTax may not have chosen itemized deductions for you over the Standard Deduction. The program does choose the deduction that gives you the best outcome. For 20...
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There are several reasons why TurboTax may not have chosen itemized deductions for you over the Standard Deduction. The program does choose the deduction that gives you the best outcome. For 2025, the standard deduction is fairly high It is $15,750 if you are single and $31,500 if you are married filing jointly. Even if you add $15,000 in SALT to other deductions (like mortgage interest), it still has to exceed the standard deduction amount to make it worth itemizing. The cap phases out if you have a high income over $500,000. You may not have entered all deductible property taxes. We kind of got used to not inputting all of the property tax data because it was nearly impossible to get above the standard deduction. Make sure you entered all of your property tax information into TurboTax. TurboTax usually will default to using the state income tax but if you live in a high sales tax state, entering your sales tax may have resulted in a higher number. You can review the copy of your filed return. Look at line 5a-5e of your Schedule A to see if the full $15,000 in property taxes is listed. Check your TurboTax entries to see if you have entered all of your state income tax withheld, estimated payments, and property taxes. If you determine that your total itemized deductions are higher than the standard deduction, you can amend your tax return. See also: How do I change from the standard deduction to itemized (or vice-versa)? How to File an Amended Tax Return with the IRS Form 1040-X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return: Frequently asked questions SALT Deduction Explained: Limits, Eligibility, and Tax Planning Tips Please return to Community if you have any additional information or questions and we would be happy to help.