topic TurboTax 2020: Itemized deductions are overridden by standard deductions in Deductions & credits

TurboTax 2020: Itemized deductions are overridden by standard deductions

gnraj999 — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 01:23:32 GMT

Hello TT users,

Has anyone faced this issue?

I am seeing an issue where TT chooses standard deduction always (24800) instead of the itemized (26K).

I am choosing the itemized deduction choice when asked but it still chooses standard deduction.

Thanks in advance

Re: TurboTax 2020: Itemized deductions are overridden by standard deductions

Critter-3 — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 01:29:19 GMT

Not everything in the deductions and credits tab are deductions on the Sch A so you may need to look those over carefully and the SALT act limited the state and local taxes section to a max of $10K.

Go ahead and force the Sch A to see if the standard deduction is indeed better (remember you get to add $300 to the standard deduction this year if you do not itemize.

How to change between the Standard Deduction and Itemized Deductions

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/accessing/help/how-do-i-change-from-the-standard-deduction-to-item...

Re: TurboTax 2020: Itemized deductions are overridden by standard deductions

gnraj999 — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 02:30:44 GMT

Thanks @Critter-3

I followed that exact method. But it still keeps the standard deduction.

Something crazy this time

I am used to doing this every year with TT but this time it doesn't seem to be working

Re: TurboTax 2020: Itemized deductions are overridden by standard deductions

Critter-3 — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:25:59 GMT

Something must be holding you up ... Contact TurboTax support and speak directly with a TurboTax support agent concerning this situation.

See this TurboTax support FAQ for a contact link and hours of operation -https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899263-what-is-the-turbotax-phone-number