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April 15, 2023
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My wife and I are bona fide residents of Puerto Rico. I am self employed and she is a Federal employee. How can I modify the standard deduction in TurboTax?

  • April 15, 2023
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I did an override on line 16 in Schedule A where I modified the standard deduction according to publication 1321 and selected itemized deduction, so it would show the adjusted deduction.  Nevertheless, it does not allow me to e-file because of the override.  Is there another way that I can make this modification in TurboTax that will allow me to e-file?

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    April 15, 2023

    Yes. You can elect to itemize deductions.

     

    Select Deductions and Credits beneath the Personal or Wages & Income tab (depending on your version of CD/Download).

     

    Continue past Deductions & Credits until you see "The Standard Deduction is Right for You!"

     

    Check the box Change my deduction

     

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