Question

Why won't it switch to Itemized Deductions?

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February 22, 2021
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When I try to switch to Itemized Deductions I get caught in a loop. I click to switch to Itemized deductions but get sent back to the same screen to Change my deduction.

TurboTax Deluxe Online

RayW7

How do I switch to itemized deductions?

Sign into your TurboTax account > Click Tax Tools from the left-side menu.
Select Tools from the drop-down menu.
Click Topic Search, type Standard Deduction and click Go.
On the next screen, Select change my deduction at the bottom of the screen.

We automatically select the deduction that gives you the best outcome on your federal taxes. Most 2020 federal tax filers will be better off with the standard deduction versus the itemized deduction.

In TurboTax, you can always switch to a different deduction. However, if you and your spouse are filing separate federal returns, both of you must take the same deduction per IRS rules.

Tip: It's best to hold off on switching until after you've finished going through the Deductions & Credits section. That way you can get an accurate picture of how both deductions affect your bottom line. Also, keep in mind that switching to the other federal deduction may impact your state tax return.

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TimeToDoTaxesAuthor

Hi Ray. Thanks for your quick reply.

That is exactly what I am doing, but it will not switch to Itemized Deductions, it just stays in a loop telling me that Itemized deductions would be the best for me. When I do the review, I am still only seeing the Standard Deduction.

KrisD15

What is the amount of your Itemized Deductions versus Standard?

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faz

Because this is a **bleep** software that we are hooked to it. I have the same issue to see which one will give me more deduction. One easy way will be to start a new return. When TurboTax does the computation, it does not take into account the state return and just base it selection on Federal. I would really like to go to a professional rather than using TurboTax.