How can I disable standard deductions? the checkbox does not work.

[dsmith76]

I want to use the program to estimate first quarter taxes so I need to use itemized deductions, not the standard.

[LindaS5247]

If you are using TurboTax Online to switch to itemized deductions from the standard deduction you will do the following:

1. In your left panel scroll down to "Tax Tools"
2. Click on "Tools"
3. Click on the box "Topic Search"
4. In the Box "I'm looking for:" type in "standard deduction"
5. This will take you to the page "Based on what you told us..."
6. Here you can change your deduction by clicking the box "Change my Deduction"

If you are using TurboTax Desktop to switch to the Standard Deduction you will do the following:

1. Go to "Federal Taxes" tab in the gray bar at the top of your screen
2. Select the "Deductions & Credits" tab (under Federal Taxes in the gray bar at top of your screen
3. Click on "I'll Choose What to Work On"
4. Select "Continue" at the bottom of page
5. Select "Continue" on the next page that says "Let's Check Your Deductions and Credits"
6. Select "Continue"  on the next page that says "Here Are Your 2024 Deductions & Credits"
7. The following page will give you the opportunity to change your deduction by clicking on the box "Change my deduction"

It will look like this in TurboTax Online:

It will look like this in TurboTax Desktop. You can toggle back and forth from Itemized to Standard Deductions