why is Premier completing schedule A and not transferring information tot tax return even though toatal amount is mor than standard deduction?

[akpesaless]

Why is turbotax premier using the standard deduction when the itemized deductions on schedule A is larger?

[DoninGA]

Is the amount on Schedule A Line 17 greater than the Standard Deduction for your filing status?

Standard deductions for 2025

Single - $15.750 add $2,000 if age 65 or older
Married Filing Separately - $15,750 add $1,600 if age 65 or older
Married Filing Jointly - $31,500 add $1,600 for each spouse age 65 or older
Head of Household - $23,625 add $2,000 if age 65 or older

[MelindaS1]

Here's the navigating instructions for switching between itemized and the standard deduction;

TurboTax Online

1. Go to the screen: Based on what you told us, [either Standard Deduction or Itemizing deductions] is right for you, and select Change my deduction.
2. On the Which deduction do you want to take this year? popup, you'll see the dollar value of each deduction type.
3. Select the type of deduction you want and select Continue twice.

TurboTax Desktop

1. Open or continue your return.
2. Select Federal Taxes.
   • If using Home & Business, select Personal.
3. Select Deductions & Credits.
4. When asked how you want to enter your deductions and credits, select I'll choose what I work on.
5. Scroll all the way to the bottom of the Your 2025 Deductions & Credits screen and select Done with Deductions.
6. Continue until you see The Standard [or Itemized] Deduction is Right for You!
7. Select Change my deduction and choose which one you'd like.
8. Select Continue to apply any changes.

See: TurboTax - How do I change from the standard deduction to itemized (or vice-versa)?