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mzwzdy
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Can my wife and I move from itemizing to a 1040 with standard deduction? Do they just use your last years forms?

 
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DawnC0
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Can my wife and I move from itemizing to a 1040 with standard deduction? Do they just use your last years forms?

TurboTax will start off with the standard deduction.  If you enter more itemized deductions than your standard deduction amount, TurboTax will switch to itemized deductions.  So, if you do not enter any itemized deductions, you will get the standard deductions.  To verify your deduction, type this exact phrase into the search bar and hit enter.  Use copy and paste as it has to be exact.    itemized deductions, choosing

And every one files a form 1040 this year.  All the previous versions (1040, 1040A and 1040EZ) have been consolidated into a single Form 1040.  

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