topic Why can't a user select the Standard Deduction before going through all the Schedule A deductions when they know there will not be enough? in Deductions & credits

Why can't a user select the Standard Deduction before going through all the Schedule A deductions when they know there will not be enough?

gmsrjock — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 00:22:00 GMT

I don't even enter my deductions since I know the Standar...

VolvoGirl — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 00:22:02 GMT

I don't even enter my deductions since I know the Standard Deduction is more. You don't have to enter them. Just say no or skip each one or hit continue.

TurboTax automatically chooses the federal deduction that...

TomK — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 00:22:03 GMT

TurboTax automatically chooses the federal deduction that gives you the lowest taxes, but you can override this selection at any time.

To switch to the standard deduction:

Log into your account and continue (if not already there).
In the Search box (top right-hand corner), type “standard deduction and exemptions”.
Click on the Magnifying Glass icon.
Click on “Jump to standard deduction and exemptions” link high-lighted in Blue.