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I don't want to use itemized deductions. How can I go directly to the Standard deduction when preparing my 2019 1040 input?
I would like to go directly to the Standard deduction rather than inputting deductions. How can I do that?
Try this, How to change between the Standard Deduction and Itemized Deductions
It is not necessary to "go directly" to standard deductions. Your standard deduction is already the default used unless you enter enough itemized deductions to exceed your standard deduction. TurboTax will use your standard deduction unless you force itemized deductions or enter enough itemized deductions to affect your tax due or refund.
Preview your Form 1040 and look at line 9. Do you see your standard deduction?
PREVIEW 1040
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Click on Tax Tools on the left side of the screen. Click on Tools. Click on View Tax Summary. Click on Preview my 1040 on the left side of the screen.
2019 Standard Deduction Amounts
Single $12,200 (+ $1650 65 or older)
Married Filing Separate $12,200 (+ $1300 if 65 or older)
Married Filing Jointly $24,400 (+ $1300 for each spouse 65 or older)
Head of Household $18,350 (+ $1650 for 65 or older)
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