Can I amend my tax return to itemize instead of taking the standard deduction? My wife needs to itemize but I filed separately and took the standard deduction.

[ov107140]

walkthrough for program change

[georgesT]

Yes, you can amend your taxes to itemized deduction.

If you already filed and the return was accepted by IRS, you have to wait until you receive your refund before you can amend your taxes . 

If your return is rejected or not yet submitted, you can edit any time and itemize your expenses. 

 See this TurboTax support FAQ for amending a tax return - https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1894381-how-to-amend-change-or-correct-a-return-you-already-filed

[db107842]

yes was helpful but how do you change from standard to itemized

[bessieyy]

Same question. How do you change standard to itemized when amending exactly?

[fanfare]

in personal;info or filing status you have to state you are filing separately and then what your spouse did.,since she itemized or will itemize that will force you to itemize.

[ov107140]

the answer above does not walk user through amendment process for switching to standard. Not helpful

[vhorlback]

I have the same question. I tried to go through it step by step but couldn't find the answer. hopefully we get one soon.

[vhorlback]

Found it, for the online version go to Tools > Topic List > Expand All > Deductions (scroll all the way down) > Itemize Deductions. Click on it and it'll ask you if you want to change from standard to itemized.

[jabber1]

TURBO TAX seriously for amending - where is the change from standard to itemized found ?!
This shouldnt be that hard. There is no "WRAP UP" deductions when looking in the amended gui

[fanfare]

In CD/Download Forms mode, see Fed Info Worksheet (Info Wks) Part VI additional info section. 

[fanfare]

Under Personal Info - Your personal info summary

Edit Spouse

CONTINUE to Select any that Apply

Mark the box for itemized deductions.

[vhorlback]

Is this for the CD version only? Do I have to purchase the CD in order to amend? I'm not seeing a download option for CD products unless I have to purchase separately.

[forsailors]

I went to Tools:  Topic List and clicked on Deductions and it did not ask if you want to change from standard to itemized deductions.  Any suggestions?

[forsailors]

Correction.  I did find it under Tools:  Topic List.  However, you make the change where Turbo Tax asks if you want to take the Standard or Itemized Deduction.