Deductions

Forum|Forum|6 years ago
June 17, 2020
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Is the requirement to take the same type of deduction (e.g. Standard vs Itemize) foe both spouses when filing separately something new to 2019 returns?

Best answer by rjs

No, it's not new at all. That's been the rule for many, many years.

rjs

Answer

Level 15

No, it's not new at all. That's been the rule for many, many years.

rjs

Level 15

Out of curiosity I looked through historical tax forms and instructions. The rule about standard or itemized deductions for married filing separately has been in effect since 1944.

kent7

Level 2

we file married jointly. turbo tax said itemize our deductions were less than standard deduction

JotikaT2

Alumni - Expert

You can change this in the program as well.

Go back to your "Deductions & Credits" Screen.

Scroll down to the bottom and select "Wrap up Tax Breaks".

You should continue through the screens until you see the following screen:

Standard versus itemized deduction

Your information will be summarized based upon your input.  You have the option to see the breakdown or you can even select "Change my deduction".

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kent7

Level 2

turbo tax said itemize but my total deductions were less than the standard deduction