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posted Jun 4, 2019 11:01:43 PM

Can I change to the standard deduction if I don't have enough to itemize?

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Expert Alumni
Jun 4, 2019 11:01:44 PM

Yes.  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:

  1. Open your tax return.
    (To do this, sign in to TurboTax and click the orange Take me to my return button.)
  2. So a search for this exact phrase: standard deduction and exemptions (you can copy/paste from here), then click the "Jump to" link in the search results and we'll take you to a screen where you can change your deduction.