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New Member
posted Jun 3, 2019 1:27:32 PM

Turbo Tax is telling me I must itemize since my spouse did. She did not itemize. how can I change this on my Turbo Tax?

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New Member
Jun 3, 2019 1:27:37 PM

Make sure you did not accidentally indicate that your spouse will itemize their deductions. You can check this entry in the My Info section. Click Edit next to the filing status, and then answer the questions that follow (see screenshot). 

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Level 15
Jun 3, 2019 1:27:35 PM

Is there a reason you are not filing Joint?

New Member
Jun 3, 2019 1:27:37 PM

Make sure you did not accidentally indicate that your spouse will itemize their deductions. You can check this entry in the My Info section. Click Edit next to the filing status, and then answer the questions that follow (see screenshot).