topic Itemizing my deductions in Deductions & credits

Itemizing my deductions

Suzie11 — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:30:56 GMT

Do I actually need to go through the whole song and dance of itemizing my deductions on the self-employed version of TurboTax if I'm just going to take the standard deduction anyways?

Re: Itemizing my deductions

Mike9241 — Sun, 20 Feb 2022 04:19:15 GMT

don't waste your time. However, for some states, it may be advantageous. if you have a state income tax what state so you can be advised further.

Re: Itemizing my deductions

LeonardS — Sun, 20 Feb 2022 04:21:08 GMT

No, if you know that your itemized deductions will not exceed your standard deduction you do not have "go through the whole song and dance of itemizing"

Re: Itemizing my deductions

SweetieJean — Sun, 20 Feb 2022 13:31:01 GMT

I assume you are referring to your personal deductions. You must still claim any business deductions on Schedule C.

Re: Itemizing my deductions

Suzie 11 — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 15:14:51 GMT

Oregon

Re: Itemizing my deductions

MayaD — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 15:52:50 GMT

You don't need to "go through the whole song and dance of itemizing", however, if your itemized deductions allowed for Oregon are more than the standard deduction amount, you can itemize your deductions on your Oregon return even if you take the standard deduction on the Federal.

Publication OR-17