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posted Mar 16, 2021 4:48:04 PM

Standard Deduction

Want to SKIP ITEMIZING AND TAKE THE STANDARD DEDUCTION.  Was told to scroll down to Wrap up tax breaks.  It insists on ITEMIZING!!  I need help accessing WRAP UP TAX BREAKS W/O  ITEMIZING.  Pls. help me do this. Thanx.

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Mar 16, 2021 5:14:25 PM

Yes, you may select standard deduction over itemized deduction.  To switch:

  1. Click the Federal Taxes tab. ...
  2. Then, Deductions & Credits. ...
  3. Scroll all the way to the bottom, and click Wrap up tax breaks. ...
  4. Continue through the interview screens.
  5. The last screen will give TurboTax's suggestion for a deduction titled "We've chosen [standard or itemized] for you"

 Eligible taxpayers use Schedule A  to figure itemized deductions.  In most cases,  federal income tax will be less if you take the larger of your itemized deductions or your standard deduction.