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Level 2
March 22, 2021
Question

standard deduction being used instead of itemized

The program tells me it is using the itemized deduction as my best option but then uses the standard deduction when calculating. A glitch I guess?

4 replies

VolvoGirl
Level 15
March 22, 2021

How much are your Itemized Deductions?  The questions I've seen turn out that the Standard Deduction + the extra 300 for charity is more than your Itemized Deductions .  Check 1040 line 10b.

Bryan2019Author
Level 2
March 22, 2021

Line 10b = 300.

 

Schedule A line 17 = $12,526

 

 

VolvoGirl
Level 15
March 22, 2021

Well if you are Single the Standard Deduction is 12,400 + the 300 on line 10b is 12,700 which is more than your schedule A.