How do I select standard deduction at the start of using turbotax. I do not want to complete all of the deductions because I know that I need standard deduction?

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June 5, 2019
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Best answer by Irene2805

TurboTax will select the method that gives you the best result. If you just wish to take the standard deduction don't enter anything on the Deductions screen (like mortgage interest, property taxes, medical expenses, etc.).

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BillM223

Note that a number of states have different standard deductions than the federal tax return. This means that if you don't enter your deductions for the federal return, then these amounts won't be carried over to your state return, and you may lose out when the lower state standard deduction is used.

Of course, if you live in a state with no income tax, you won't care, or if you live in a state where the state standard deduction is the same as the federal standard deduction, you won't (usually) care.

If you still have a question, please tell us what state(s) you are filing in.

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ckoondog

I have the same question. It's not really about what State because every year, I spend half a day entering all the stuff only to be told the Standard Deduction is best. Nothing has changed, especially after getting Mortgage down = less interest. Or even those who don't have a home, should be able to bypass all the questions in the beginning. It seems the program keeps all my information from one year to another, why not that?

The program should just ask if there's any changes from last year and let you go right for Standard Deduction. It just wastes a half a day. That's all.

Thanks,

Carol