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Why is the federal refund more with Itemization in my 2018 taxes when Schedule A Itemized deductions (17,xxx) are less than standard deduction (24,000). (used turbotax)

rkpulavarthi — Sun, 08 Dec 2019 01:22:19 GMT

Re: Why is the federal refund more with Itemization in my 2018 taxes when Schedule A Itemized deductions (17,xxx) are less than standard deduction (24,000). (used turbotax)

VolvoGirl — Sun, 08 Dec 2019 01:27:55 GMT

It might be hard to explain but I think if you take the higher Standard Deduction it will decease your income and you may not be getting as many non-refundable credits. So by having a higher taxable income (and tax) you might qualify for more credits.

Re: Why is the federal refund more with Itemization in my 2018 taxes when Schedule A Itemized deductions (17,xxx) are less than standard deduction (24,000). (used turbotax)

rkpulavarthi — Sun, 08 Dec 2019 02:03:43 GMT

Thanks for the reply. What other refundable credits would be affected by Itemizing deductions?

Schedule A has "If you elect to itemize deductions even though they are less than your standardÂ deduction" checked. I tried amending the return and it confirms the same thatÂ ItemizingÂ gets more refund but does not show how.

Re: Why is the federal refund more with Itemization in my 2018 taxes when Schedule A Itemized deductions (17,xxx) are less than standard deduction (24,000). (used turbotax)

VolvoGirl — Sun, 08 Dec 2019 02:09:59 GMT

You would have to print it out both ways and see what lines are different. Compare them line by line.