Itemized Deductions Conflict 2018 & 2019

[nkhester8305]

I imported my 2018 tax record on TurboTax Deluxe 2018 to TurboTax Premier 2019.

Early in the process of inputting data to TurboTax Premier 2019, I encounter this statement:

“Our records show that you got the standard deduction in 2018 instead of itemizing your deductions.”

However… Line 8 on Form 1040 for 2018 shows itemized deductions of $13,600… yet, Line 17 of Schedule A (Itemized Deductions) shows $8,066 (Line 18 of Schedule A remains unchecked).

Why the disagreement between these 2 entries?

And, why does TurboTax Premier 2019 report that I elected “Standard Deduction” in 2018?

How to resolve these issues?

[SteamTrain]

$ 13,600 is the Std Ded for 2018....but for a Single person, age 65 or older  (12,000 + 1600).  (or younger but legally blind)

So it looks like Std Ded was used last year..

[nkhester8305]

That's interesting! I don't ever recall seeing that information: Deduction = $12,000 + $1,600 if 65 or older! I'll assume that your information is correct!

Thanks.

[SteamTrain]

2018...expand Single:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-topics/help/what-s-my-standard-deduction-for-2018/01/955910

2019.....expand Single:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/credits-and-deductions/help/what-s-my-standard-deduction/01/26370

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I'm sure the is an IRS page somewhere too...but the above was easier to find.