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[Mike9241]

about the only way a standard deduction would get rejected is you are married filing separate and you indicated the other spouse was itemizing. there could be other reasons. we can't see your return

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[xmasbaby0]

Are you filing married filing separately?   If you are filing MFS and your spouse itemized then you are also required to itemize, even if it is a disadvantage for you.

Otherwise, what is the rejection message you are getting?

[JohnB5677]

No, do not try to take Itemized Deductions.  Something else is amiss. 

Please clarify this by letting us know exactly what the rejection statement said.

[rodney-brainard]

Single. 2 - W2s and basic office expenses. That's it. Rejection = The e-File database indicates that Form 8962 or a binary attachment with description containing "ACA Explanation" must be present in the return.

I think I figured it out. TT wasn't saving my 1095-E info? Had to re-enter that form's info... ??

[xmasbaby0]

What office expenses?   If you are a W-2 employee you cannot deduct job-related expenses on a federal return.

If you are getting an error or rejection for 8962 that is for having a 1095A for marketplace insurance that you were supposed to enter.

[rodney-brainard]

Even though said work was/is 100% remote and requires use of my own equipment? PC, peripherals, desk, office chair, etc. Things I would not have purchased otherwise. 

[xmasbaby0]

Sorry---W-2 employees cannot deduct job-related expenses on a federal return.  Job-related expenses were eliminated as a federal deduction for W-2 employees by the tax laws that changed for 2018 and beyond.  Your state tax laws might be different in AL, AR, CA, HI, MN, NY or PA.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/4482873-which-federal-tax-deductions-have-been-suspended-by-tax-re...