Can i change to standard deduction

Unless you have entered more itemized deductions that are greater than the Standard Deduction for your filing status, you automatically receive the Standard Deduction.

Look at your Form 1040 Line 12.

 

Standard deductions for 2023

Single - $13,850 add $1,850 if age 65 or older
Married Filing Separately - $13,850 add $1,500 if age 65 or older
Married Filing Jointly - $27,700 add $1,500 for each spouse age 65 or older
Head of Household - $20,800 add $1,850 if age 65 or older

 

You can view your Form 1040 plus Schedules 1, 2 and 3 at any time using the online editions. Click on Tax Tools on the left side of the online program screen. Click on Tools. Click on View Tax Summary. Click on Preview my 1040 on the left side of the screen.

possibly the only reason to change to the standard deduction if itemized deductions are greater is that you are married filing separately whereby both taxpayers must use the same method. 

To review or change your deduction, please see the instructions below: 

1. Open your tax return and select Federal, then Deductions & Credits.
2. Scroll to the bottom and select Continue.
3. Answer all the questions, until you get to the screen Based on what you just told us, the Standard Deduction is best for you or Based on what you just told us, itemizing deductions is best for you.
4. On that screen, select Change my deduction.
   • You'll see a pop-up showing how much each deduction is worth.
5. If you want to change your deduction, select it and Continue.
6. If you don't want to change your deduction, select Cancel.

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