Standard Deduction is higher than deductions- cant switch to it

kwoolsey · ‎February 21, 2023

My Standard deduction is $418 higher than what Turbo Tax has on line 14, "Standard or Taxable deductions".

I don't see how to convert to standard?

JohnB5677 · ‎February 21, 2023

It is possible in TurboTax to force the selection of Itemized deductions even if the Standard deduction is better,

For the Desktop version start at:

Federal Taxes
- If using Home & Business, select Personal.
Select Deductions & Credits
When asked how you want to enter your deductions and credits, select I'll choose what I work on
Scroll all the way to the bottom of the Your 2022 Deductions & Credits screen and select Done with Deductions
Continue until you see The Standard [or Itemized] Deduction is Right for You!
Select Change my deduction and choose which one you'd like.
Select Continue to apply any changes.

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JohnB5677 · ‎February 21, 2023

It is possible in TurboTax to force the selection of Itemized deductions even if the Standard deduction is better,

For the Desktop version start at:

Federal Taxes
- If using Home & Business, select Personal.
Select Deductions & Credits
When asked how you want to enter your deductions and credits, select I'll choose what I work on
Scroll all the way to the bottom of the Your 2022 Deductions & Credits screen and select Done with Deductions
Continue until you see The Standard [or Itemized] Deduction is Right for You!
Select Change my deduction and choose which one you'd like.
Select Continue to apply any changes.