I am filing single. I want to take the standard deduction amount of $12,000. but turbo tax is putting in $7580. should I override it?

anisebillyeaiell · ‎June 1, 2019

AlanT · ‎June 1, 2019

If you checked the box that someone can claim you, the standard deduction is your earned income plus $350. If this is not your situation, go back to your personal information and make sure the box is not checked.

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AlanT · ‎June 1, 2019

If you checked the box that someone can claim you, the standard deduction is your earned income plus $350. If this is not your situation, go back to your personal information and make sure the box is not checked.

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I am filing single. I want to take the standard deduction amount of $12,000. but turbo tax is putting in $7580. should I override it?