pre-selecting standard deduction

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If I know in advance that I'm going to opt for the 2024 standard deduction of $29,200 instead of itemizing, must I still report itemized entries on Schedule A first? How can I avoid spending the time and effort in itemizing and simply tell Turbo Tax to use the standard deduction?

xmasbaby0

Level 15

You can just skip entering itemized deductions if you want to. You are not required to enter them. The software will use your standard deduction by default if you do not enter enough itemized deductions to exceed your standard deduction.

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JSRRETIREDAuthor

Level 2

Thank you for your answer!

xmasbaby0

Level 15

The following states allow you to itemize deductions on just the state return: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, and Wisconsin,