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Level 2
posted Mar 5, 2022 3:18:37 PM

Attaching Schedule A to a 1040-SR Tax Return

Do I have to attach the Schedule A to my 1040-SR Tax Return even though Turbo Tax is giving me the Standard Deduction???

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Level 15
Mar 5, 2022 3:43:39 PM


@margosomar wrote:

So why did the Turbo Tax print it as part of my Return to be mailed???


Does the Filing Instructions indicate that the Schedule A is be included with the mailed tax return?

 

Are you sure you are getting the standard deduction?  What is the amount shown on the Schedule A Line 17?

What is your filing status?

 

Standard deductions for 2021

Single - $12,550 add $1,700 if age 65 or older
Married Filing Separately - $12,550 add $1,350 if age 65 or older
Married Filing Jointly - $25,100 add $1,350 for each spouse age 65 or older
Head of Household - $18,800 add $1,700 if age 65 or older

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Level 15
Mar 5, 2022 3:20:58 PM

No, the Schedule A is not included with your tax return if you are only getting the Standard Deduction.

Level 2
Mar 5, 2022 3:35:02 PM

So why did the Turbo Tax print it as part of my Return to be mailed???

Level 15
Mar 5, 2022 3:43:39 PM


@margosomar wrote:

So why did the Turbo Tax print it as part of my Return to be mailed???


Does the Filing Instructions indicate that the Schedule A is be included with the mailed tax return?

 

Are you sure you are getting the standard deduction?  What is the amount shown on the Schedule A Line 17?

What is your filing status?

 

Standard deductions for 2021

Single - $12,550 add $1,700 if age 65 or older
Married Filing Separately - $12,550 add $1,350 if age 65 or older
Married Filing Jointly - $25,100 add $1,350 for each spouse age 65 or older
Head of Household - $18,800 add $1,700 if age 65 or older

Level 2
Mar 5, 2022 4:49:29 PM

Yes, I printed "All official forms required for filing".   I am filing Married Filing Jointly.  My Sch A Line 17 $ 23,255.00.  The Standard Deduction will be $25,100 add $1,350 for each spouse age 65 or older (my spouse is 67) so deduction should be $ 26,450.00.  The Schedule show on the printing list under the State of California return.  ???

Level 15
Mar 5, 2022 4:57:44 PM


@margosomar wrote:

Yes, I printed "All official forms required for filing".   I am filing Married Filing Jointly.  My Sch A Line 17 $ 23,255.00.  The Standard Deduction will be $25,100 add $1,350 for each spouse age 65 or older (my spouse is 67) so deduction should be $ 26,450.00.  The Schedule show on the printing list under the State of California return.  ???


The CA return seems to require copies of the Form 1040 and Schedule A.  The Schedule A would not be required with the federal tax return.