topic Itemized deductions in Deductions & credits

Itemized deductions

antonior72 — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:10:21 GMT

I itemized the deductions and the amount is above the $26500 standard deduction but it says the standard deduction is best. Also, when it shows the summary of itemized deductions it shows a zero in the following areas: mortgage interest, donations to charities, real estate taxes, state and local income taxes even though I inputed amounts in each area that add up to more the $26,500. Should it at least show the amount inputed for each deduction to compare to the $26,500? I am totally confused.

Re: Itemized deductions

VolvoGirl — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 03:50:51 GMT

Some deductions are limited now.

There is a max 10,000 limit (5,000 MFS) of property tax and state taxes "SALT". SALT is State And Local Tax. Which includes property tax, any state tax paid like for last year’s return and includes any state withholding from your W2s and any 1099s you have. And any taxes in W2 box 14 and 19 like SDI or VDI. You can only deduct up to 10,000 (5,000 MFS) for SALT State and Local Taxes.

If it's giving you the Standard Deduction and not showing you Schedule A you can check the actual amount of itemized deductions by using by going to

Tax Tools on left

Tools - Topic Search (top left box)

Type in itemized deductions, choosing. It should highlight that in the list, click on GO

Then Click on "Change my deduction". That will display the actual amount of itemized deductions vs. the standard deduction. (Be sure to uncheck "Change my deduction" after checking it so you do not lock in the wrong deduction.

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-itemized-or-vice-versa/00/25831

Re: Itemized deductions

VolvoGirl — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 03:56:21 GMT

And how did you figure 26,500 Standard Deduction? Are you married? Are you each over 65? The Standard Deduction might be more than you think.

For 2021 the standard deduction amounts are:

Single 12,550 + 1,700 for 65 and over or blind (14,250)

HOH 18,800 + 1,700 for 65 and over or blind

Joint 25,100 + 1,350 for each 65 and over or blind

Married filing Separate 12,550 + 1,350 for 65 and over or blind

Re: Itemized deductions

VolvoGirl — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 18:39:55 GMT

Just saw this error article

Error with itemizing and standard deduction
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-and-deductions/help/why-am-i-not-getting-the-itemized-deduction-when-turbotax-tells-me-it-s-my-best-option/00/2523714