Cannot find the words "standard deduction" in the Turbotax program.Is it automatically hidden somewhere?

[user348522482]

what is the standard deduction Turbotax is "automatically" selecting for me? Don't see it anywhere.

[SteamTrain]

Check line 8 of your form 1040

There is a listing here:

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[JulieCo · Accepted solution]

The standard deduction is automatically entered on your return by TurboTax once income is entered.  Then, if you enter any itemized deductions, TurboTax will compare the total to the standard deduction and determine which is more favorable to your return.

Below are the 2018 standard deduction amounts:

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Here is how you can change from the standard to itemized on your return:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3300919