We own a home, but our itemized deductions are less than the standard deduction.
You should file as Married Filing Jointly. Your tax brackets are lower then if you file separately. Go to this IRS website for the tax brackets - https://www.irs.gov/filing/federal-income-tax-rates-and-brackets
Standard deductions for 2024
Single - $14,600 add $1,950 if age 65 or older
Married Filing Separately - $14,600 add $1,550 if age 65 or older
Married Filing Jointly - $29,200 add $1,550 for each spouse age 65 or older
Head of Household - $21,900 add $1,950 if age 65 or older
Everyone uses a Form 1040--or if at least one of you is 65 or older your return prints out on Form 1040SR, which is identical except that it has bigger print.
Are you really asking what version of the software to use?
If you do not plan to enter itemized deductions you might be able to use the Free Edition; if not, Deluxe should work for you.
Thank you. I did mean what version of the software I should use.
It depends. You can use TurboTax Online and it will only upgrade if any item on your tax return requires it. If you choose TurboTax Desktop you an use Basic.