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New Member
posted Jun 1, 2019 2:39:31 PM

How can I change my selection of sales tax deduction to state income tax deduction?

I have tried everything, including change my choice, several times. Nothing changes the entry!

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New Member
Jun 1, 2019 2:39:32 PM

Try this:

  • Federal
  • Deductions & Credits
  • Estimates and other taxes Paid
  • Sales Tax...update
  • Let's compare...continue
  • Enter receipts...
  • Total sales tax paid...enter zero
  • That will for sure give you zero sales tax

Please let me know if you need more help with this by asking in the comment box below.

New Member
Jun 27, 2020 4:07:27 PM

I chose "Try State Sale Tax" to calculate and compare the total deduction. But I have no way to make it back to use "State Income Tax" mode.

SO the Turbo tax picked up standard deduction for me. I have no way to back to itemized deduction. Thus I have to be forced to pay $4,000 more tax

How could I back to itemized deduction mode?

Expert Alumni
Jun 28, 2020 1:30:28 PM

Try this:

 

  • Do a Search (upper right) for itemized deductions, choosing (yes, with the comma), and then click on the jump-to result
  • The screen that comes up will ask you whether you want the Standard Deduction or Itemized Deductions. Check "Change my deduction" first 
  • Then you can choose the Standard Deduction