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posted Apr 6, 2025 5:44:24 PM

How do I change the deduction to standard from Itemized.

I completed the return and TT desktop suggested to do the Standard but just want to check the itemized so I option to change the deductio and changes to itemized. Now I want to go back to standard but TT desktop doesnt allow me to change it back to standard. Could some one help. Thanks.

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Level 15
Apr 6, 2025 5:45:17 PM

CHANGE FROM STANDARD OR FORCE ITEMIZED DEDUCTIONS

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-credits-deductions/change-standard-deduction-itemized-vice-versa/L7evWtHhv_US_en_US?uid=m6cpww6g

 

Your itemized deductions have to be more than your standard deduction before you will see a change in your tax owed or tax refund.  The deductions you enter do not necessarily count “dollar for dollar;” many of them are subject to meeting  tough thresholds—medical expenses, for example, must meet a threshold that is pretty hard to reach. (Only the amount that is MORE than 7.5% of your AGI counts)   The software program uses all the IRS rules that apply to the expenses you enter, and it tells you if you have enough to use your itemized deductions or if using the standard deduction is more advantageous for you.  Under the tax laws that have been in effect since 2018, some deductions have been capped—there is a $10,000 limit to the itemized deductions for state, local, property and sales taxes.

 

The standard deduction makes some of your income “tax free.”  It is not a refund.  You will see your standard or itemized deduction amount on line 12 of your 2024 Form 1040.

 

 

2024 STANDARD DEDUCTION AMOUNTS

SINGLE $14,600    (65 or older/legally blind + $1950)

MARRIED FILING SEPARATELY            $14,600    (65 or older/legally blind + $1550)

MARRIED FILING JOINTLY $29,200    (65 or older/legally blind + $1550)

HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD $21,900    (65 or older/legally blind + $1950)

 

 

Returning Member
Apr 6, 2025 5:52:18 PM

My itemized deduction is way less than standard but I accidentally tried to change to itemized though TT desktop showed as standard. Now I want to change it back to Standard but TT is not showing that option.

Level 15
Apr 6, 2025 5:57:44 PM

Look at your Form 1040.  What do you see on line 12?

 

PREVIEW 1040

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/preview-turbotax-online-return-filing/L77WCkvnu_US_en_US?uid=m681fkhr

 

Returning Member
Apr 6, 2025 6:10:17 PM

it shows half the amount of the standard deduction, around 16k

Level 15
Apr 6, 2025 6:14:56 PM

If following the directions in the link provided to you is not working, then contact customer support for help.

 

To call TurboTax customer support

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/account-management/contact-turbotax/L2y9ZKpQB_US_en_US?uid=m5s9l2vh

 

Returning Member
Apr 6, 2025 6:22:05 PM

Thank you for taking time to reply. Mine is desktop version. Links are pointing to online version. Let me discuss with TT.

Level 15
Apr 6, 2025 6:28:51 PM

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 2024 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.