I am not sure if I took the standard deduction in 2020. How do I know if I took the standard deduction in 2020?

[LenaH]

Here's how you can tell which deduction you took on last year's federal tax return:

• If the amount on Line 12a of last year's Form 1040 ends with a number other than 0, you itemized.
  • If this amount ends with 0, it's likely you took the Standard Deduction.
  • If this amount ends with 00 or 50, you probably took the Standard Deduction.
• If your return included Schedule A, you itemized.

To access your last year's return, please follow the instructions on the page How do I access a prior-year return?

[VolvoGirl]

2020 Standard Deduction or Itemized Deductions are on 1040 line 12.  How much is on line 12?

For 2020 the standard deduction amounts are:

Single 12,400 + 1,650 for 65 and over or blind (14,050)

HOH 18,650 + 1,650 for 65 and over or blind

Joint 24,800 + 1,300 for each 65 and over or blind

Married filing Separate 12,400 + 1,300 for 65 and over or blind

If you are a dependent your Standard Deduction might be less.