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Optional Standard Deduction

Which section  can I choose optional standard deduction instead of itemized?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ThomasM125
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Optional Standard Deduction

After your complete the "Deductions and Credits" section of TurboTax, you should be asked if you want to itemize or take the standard deduction. You just need to work through the questions when you continue after entering your deductions and credits.

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ThomasM125
Expert Alumni

Optional Standard Deduction

After your complete the "Deductions and Credits" section of TurboTax, you should be asked if you want to itemize or take the standard deduction. You just need to work through the questions when you continue after entering your deductions and credits.

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**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"

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