I accidentally hit itemize deduction instead of standard. Now it wont let me switch it to standard.

mikenburnbaseball — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:35:58 GMT

When filing my taxes; my wife and i filed separate. I accidentally hit itemize deduction and need to switch it to standard. I do i do it.

Re: I accidentally hit itemize deduction instead of standard. Now it wont let me switch it to standard.

xmasbaby0 — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:12:48 GMT

When you file married filing separately you are both required to file the same way. Either both use standard deduction or both use itemized deductions. It cannot be one of each. Did your spouse already prepare and file a return using standard deduction?

Re: I accidentally hit itemize deduction instead of standard. Now it wont let me switch it to sta...

LindaS5247 — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 03:18:46 GMT

You can switch to the standard deduction from itemizing in TurboTax by using the instructions below.

If you are using TurboTax Online:

In your left panel scroll down to "Tax Tools"
Click on "Tools"
Click on the box "Topic Search"
In the Box "I'm looking for:" type in "standard deduction"
This will take you to the page "Based on what you told us..."
Here you can change your deduction by clicking the box "Change my Deduction"

If you are using TurboTax Desktop:

Go to "Federal Taxes" tab in the gray bar at the top of your screen
Select the "Deductions & Credits" tab (under Federal Taxes in the gray bar at top of your screen
Click on "I'll Choose What to Work On"
Select "Continue" at the bottom of the page
Select "Continue" on the next page that says "Let's Check Your Deductions and Credits"
Select "Continue" on the next page that says "Here Are Your 2025 Deductions & Credits"
The following page will give you the opportunity to change your deduction by clicking on the box "Change my deduction"

Click here for information on changing your deduction.

Click here for "What is the Standard Deduction?"

Please return to Community if you have any additional information or questions and we would be happy to help.

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I accidentally hit itemize deduction instead of standard. Now it wont let me switch it to standard.

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