Trying to change from standard to itemized. I do not want Turbo to decide. When I search for itemized deductions, choosing as directed in help, nothing is found.

[diane-a-engel]

How can I change in simple steps my choice for either standardized or itemized. My search does not work.

[ChristieB]

If you go to Deductions & Credits, click I'll choose what I work on, and then scroll down to click Done with Deductions. 

You will have to click through a few screens, such as the summary screen for your deductions and credits. 

The Standard/Itemized deduction screen should come up soon after, along with a small box to check if you'd like to change your deduction from standard to itemized. 

If this does not fully resolve your question, kindly post additional details below. 

[bvanmet2]

I want to see Federal with itemized, not standard dedication. There is no box to check to run the numbers.

[JosephF8]

When you get through the Deduction and Credit section it will give you a summary page that says either We've Chosen Itemized Deductions for You or We've Chosen the Standard Deduction for You. Underneath that there will be a checkbox to Change my Deduction

[xmasbaby0]

Are you making the common mistake of just adding up all the amounts for your itemized deductions without considering the caps and thresholds that must be met?

STANDARD DEDUCTION

Many taxpayers are surprised because their itemized deductions are not having the same effect as they did on past tax returns.  The new higher standard deduction and the elimination of certain deductions, as well as the cap on state and local taxes have had a major impact since the new tax laws went into effect beginning with 2018 returns.

Your itemized deductions have to be more than your standard deduction before you will see a change in your tax owed or tax refund.  The deductions you enter do not necessarily count “dollar for dollar;” many of them are subject to meeting  tough thresholds—medical expenses, for example, must meet a threshold that is pretty hard to reach.  The software program uses all the IRS rules that apply to the expenses you enter, and it tells you if you have enough to use your itemized deductions or if using the standard deduction is more advantageous for you.  Under the new tax laws, some deductions have been capped—there is a $10,000 limit to the itemized deductions for state, local, property and sales taxes.

Your standard deduction lowers your taxable income.  It is not a refund. 

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)

Look on line 9 of your 2019 Form 1040 to see your itemized/standard deduction amount

HOW TO FORCE ITEMIZED DEDUCTIONS

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[SR214]

Have you ever figured out how to do this? I am trying to change it too and none of the tutorials are accurate. I have Home & Business for self-employed and no where is there a box to change from standard to itemized! It asked me once at the very beginning as I started the taxes but I cannot get back to that window and no where can I change it! I'm stumped and have been spending hours trying to figure this out!

[DaveF1006]

Try this. 

1. With your tax return open, select Federal from the navigation menu on the left (if you're doing this on a mobile device, you'll probably need to scroll down).
2. Now select Deductions & Credits near the top of your screen.
3. Proceed through the screens, answering questions as necessary. Eventually you'll come to the screen Based on what you just told us, the Standard Deduction is best for you or Based on what you just told us, itemizing deductions is best for you.
4. On that screen, select Change my deduction. You'll get a pop-up showing how much each deduction is worth.

[SR214]

As stated there is no option on that screen to change deduction. I am using Home & Business for Self Employed.

[KathrynG3]

To get to this screen, continue through the Deduction & Credits screens after selecting Done with Deductions. There are additional questions to answer, but the option to change the deduction should be on The Standard Deduction is Right for You! screen. See the screen shot below: