topic In Home and Business, how do I change from itemized to standard deductions? in Deductions & credits

In Home and Business, how do I change from itemized to standard deductions?

JAK — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:11:29 GMT

In Home and Business, how do I change from itemized to standard deduction?

Re: In Home and Business, how do I change from itemized to standard deductions?

AnnetteB6 — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 14:45:50 GMT

Go to the Deductions and Credits page, then click Done with Deductions at the bottom of the page. You may see some follow-up questions to answer, but keep moving forward and the program will tell you whether the Standard Deduction or Itemized Deductions is better for your situation. You can change the deduction type on this page by checking the box 'change my deduction' and answering a question to verify your choice.

Re: In Home and Business, how do I change from itemized to standard deductions?

DoninGA — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 14:48:38 GMT

Unless you have more itemized deductions then the Standard Deduction for your filing status you automatically receive the Standard Deduction.

Standard deductions for 2023

Single - $13,850 add $1,850 if age 65 or older
Married Filing Separately - $13,850 add $1,500 if age 65 or older
Married Filing Jointly - $27,700 add $1,500 for each spouse age 65 or older
Head of Household - $20,800 add $1,850 if age 65 or older

Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home & Business)

Click on Deductions & Credits

Click on I'll choose what I work on

Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on Done with Deductions

There are a few screens that you can Continue through. You will land on a screen showing you the type of deduction on your tax return, Standard or Itemized