Why insist on standard deduction when charitable is greater

[hild]

avoid standard deduction

[sennettec]

itemized deduction $20000 more than standard but turbo uses standard on my return why?

[Cynthiad66]

If your total itemized deductions exceeded you standard deduction, you should automatically receive the Itemized deduction.

If you did not receive a proper deduction, we can assist you.  

Scroll all the way to the bottom of the Your 2021 Deductions & Credits screen and click Done with Deductions. Continue through the interview until you see The Standard [or Itemized] Deduction is Right for You! On that screen, check the box Change my deduction to see the dollar amount for each deduction.

@hild

[Texas Roger]

There are limits to some itemized deductions. For example, only the amount of medical expenses in excess of 7.5% of Adjusted Gross Income can be deducted. The amount of property and sales or state income tax deduction is limited to $10,000. Could either of these limitations be affecting your deductions?