I've started itemizing and I want to switch to the standard deduction. How do I do that?

[pvtoomey]

How do I switch to standard deduction after starting to itemize?

[LindaS5247]

You can switch to the standard deduction using the instructions below.

If you are using TurboTax Online:

1. In your left panel scroll down to "Tax Tools"
2. Click on "Tools"
3. Click on the box "Topic Search"
4. In the Box "I'm looking for:" type in "standard deduction"
5. This will take you to the page "Based on what you told us..."
6. Here you can change your deduction by clicking the box "Change my Deduction"

If you are using TurboTax Desktop:

1. Go to "Federal Taxes" tab in the gray bar at the top of your screen
2. Select the "Deductions & Credits" tab (under Federal Taxes in the gray bar at top of your screen
3. Click on "I'll Choose What to Work On"
4. Select "Continue" at the bottom of page
5. Select "Continue" on the next page that says "Let's Check Your Deductions and Credits"
6. Select "Continue" on the next page that says "Here Are Your 2024 Deductions & Credits"
7. The following page will give you the opportunity to change your deduction by clicking on the box "Change my deduction"

If you are using TurboTax Online your screens will look like this:

Click here for information on changing your deduction.