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Do I have to itemize if I choose standard deduction?

Must I itemize deductions if I select the standard deduction?
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VolvoGirl
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Do I have to itemize if I choose standard deduction?

No.  You can continue through them without entering amounts.  Or you might want to enter them in case you can itemize on the state return.  

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MinhT1
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Do I have to itemize if I choose standard deduction?

No.

 

If you choose to use the Standard deduction, you don't need to enter Itemized deductions.

 

You choose the Standard deduction when the sum of all your itemized deductions is smaller than the Standard deduction.

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VolvoGirl
Level 15
Intuit Approved! This answer has been verified for accuracy by an Intuit expert employee

Do I have to itemize if I choose standard deduction?

No.  You can continue through them without entering amounts.  Or you might want to enter them in case you can itemize on the state return.  

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