Suggestion for Turbo Tax Software

[MTV]

I would be nice if Turbo Tax was set up to show the bottom line for filing standardized and filing itemized on the same page once all your information is entered.  Furthermore, it would be helpful to know how close the total itemized deductions come to the standardized amount.  The reason is because if I file standardized Federal I have to do the same for the state.  In my state I always come out ahead filing itemized so it would be helpful to know the actual difference between the two for filing Federal.

[macuser_22]

The standard deduction is a fixes amount so there is no reason to display it other than on the 1040 form.

You can check the actual amount of itemized deductions if less than the standard if you want to see it by using the Search Topics for "itemized deductions, choosing" (under "My Account, Tools" in the online versions). Click on "Change my deduction". That will display the actual amount of itemized deductions vs. the standard deduction. (Be sure to uncheck "Change my deduction" after checking it so you do not lock in the wrong deduction.

2018 standard deductions

$12,000 Single
$18,000 Head of Household
$24,000 Married Jointly

Add an additional $1,300 for over age 65 or blind
This amount increases to $1,600 if the taxpayer is also unmarried.