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New Member
posted Jun 7, 2019 4:15:13 PM

Can I amend my tax return to itemize instead of taking the standard deduction? My wife needs to itemize but I filed separately and took the standard deduction.

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New Member
Jun 7, 2019 4:15:14 PM

walkthrough for program change

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 4:15:16 PM

Yes, you can amend your taxes to itemized deduction.

If you already filed and the return was accepted by IRS, you have to wait until you receive your refund before you can amend your taxes . 

If your return is rejected or not yet submitted, you can edit any time and itemize your expenses. 

 See this TurboTax support FAQ for amending a tax return - https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1894381-how-to-amend-change-or-correct-a-return-you-already-filed

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 4:15:17 PM

yes was helpful but how do you change from standard to itemized

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 4:15:19 PM

Same question. How do you change standard to itemized when amending exactly?

Level 15
Jun 7, 2019 4:15:21 PM

in personal;info or filing status you have to state you are filing separately and then what your spouse did.,since she itemized or will itemize that will force you to itemize.

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 4:15:26 PM

the answer above does not walk user through amendment process for switching to standard. Not helpful

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 4:15:27 PM

I have the same question. I tried to go through it step by step but couldn't find the answer. hopefully we get one soon.

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 4:15:32 PM

Found it, for the online version go to Tools > Topic List > Expand All > Deductions (scroll all the way down) > Itemize Deductions. Click on it and it'll ask you if you want to change from standard to itemized.

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 4:15:36 PM

TURBO TAX seriously for amending - where is the change from standard to itemized found ?!
This shouldnt be that hard. There is no "WRAP UP" deductions when looking in the amended gui

Level 15
Jun 7, 2019 4:15:39 PM

In CD/Download Forms mode, see Fed Info Worksheet (Info Wks) Part VI additional info section. 

Level 15
Jun 7, 2019 4:15:40 PM

Under Personal Info - Your personal info summary

Edit Spouse

CONTINUE to Select any that Apply

Mark the box for itemized deductions.

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 4:15:42 PM

Is this for the CD version only? Do I have to purchase the CD in order to amend? I'm not seeing a download option for CD products unless I have to purchase separately.

New Member
Jan 21, 2020 12:59:34 PM

I went to Tools:  Topic List and clicked on Deductions and it did not ask if you want to change from standard to itemized deductions.  Any suggestions?

 

New Member
Jan 21, 2020 1:24:31 PM

Correction.  I did find it under Tools:  Topic List.  However, you make the change where Turbo Tax asks if you want to take the Standard or Itemized Deduction.

New Member
May 24, 2023 7:38:07 AM

I filed a paper return for federal tax return using the standard deduction and it was accepted and I received my refund. I calculated my return based on itemized deductions afterwards and would have received a greater refund using this method. Can I file an amendment to change from standard to itemized deductions? And do I have to file a paper amendment because my original return was filed by paper? 

Level 15
May 24, 2023 7:45:49 AM

@tedlawless If you amend your 2022 return that was filed by mail, the amended return will also have to be mailed.  It cannot be e-filed, since you filed originally by mail.  You say your results are better if you itemize deductions.  If you want to amend and itemize, you can do so.  However.....you posted to a thread that started out with questions from a user who filed married filing separately.  If you filed MFS, you cannot itemize if your spouse used standard deduction.  When you file MFS both spouses have to file the same way.   

 

See this TurboTax support FAQ for amending a tax return - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/amend-change-correct-return-a...