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standard deduction being used instead of itemized

Bryan2019 — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 20:03:18 GMT

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?

Re: standard deduction being used instead of itemized

VolvoGirl — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 20:04:38 GMT

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.

Re: standard deduction being used instead of itemized

Bryan2019 — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 20:17:35 GMT

Line 10b = 300.

Schedule A line 17 = $12,526

Re: standard deduction being used instead of itemized

VolvoGirl — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 20:21:37 GMT

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.

Re: standard deduction being used instead of itemized

Bryan2019 — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 20:23:53 GMT

So it is weird that the program tells me the itemized deduction is better deal, then uses the standard. That is confusing and should be fixed.