Can I use the itemized form when my medical expense is more than the standard deduction?

[caiy1950]

my medical expense is $55322, subtract the 7.5% of AGI, and I will have $46000, which is much higher than the standard deduction of $30700.  why does the 1040 line 12 still select the standard deduction?

[DawnC]

Yes, you can switch to itemized deductions instead of taking the standard deduction.   How to switch deductions in TurboTax

[Mike9241]

the only limitation is if you are married and filing separately. in that case both must ue the standard deduction or both must itemize.