topic Re: Deductions in Deductions & credits

Deductions

upuranchor1052 — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 19:50:22 GMT

Is the requirement to take the same type of deduction (e.g. Standard vs Itemize) foe both spouses when filing separately something new to 2019 returns?

Re: Deductions

rjs — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 19:52:45 GMT

No, it's not new at all. That's been the rule for many, many years.

Re: Deductions

rjs — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 20:15:56 GMT

Out of curiosity I looked through historical tax forms and instructions. The rule about standard or itemized deductions for married filing separately has been in effect since 1944.

Re: Deductions

kent7 — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 17:11:50 GMT

turbo tax said itemize but my total deductions were less than the standard deduction

Re: Deductions

kent7 — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 17:14:56 GMT

we file married jointly. turbo tax said itemize our deductions were less than standard deduction

Re: Deductions

JotikaT2 — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 00:46:35 GMT

You can change this in the program as well.

Go back to your "Deductions & Credits" Screen.

Scroll down to the bottom and select "Wrap up Tax Breaks".

You should continue through the screens until you see the following screen:

Your information will be summarized based upon your input.  You have the option to see the breakdown or you can even select "Change my deduction".