Schedule A (Form 1040) - Entering Itemized or Standard Deductions in Program
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The standard deduction is calculated based on your demographic information and filing status. To claim itemized deductions in the TaxAct program, follow the steps below. Online
Dashboard
From within your TaxAct return, click Resources.
On smaller devices, click the menu at the top left corner of your screen, then make your selection.
Under My Return, click Federal Search.
Click the Itemized or Standard Deductions drop-down, then click the appropriate sub-topic.
Complete the rest of the interview process.
Classic
From within your TaxAct return, click Federal.
On smaller devices, click the menu at the top left corner of your screen, then make your selection.
Click the Itemized or Standard Deductions drop-down, then click the appropriate sub-topic.
Complete the rest of the interview process.
Desktop
From within your TaxAct return, click Federal.
Click the Itemized or Standard Deductions drop-down, then click the appropriate sub-topic.
Complete the rest of the interview process.
To compare your itemized deductions with your standard deduction or to force the program to switch to one or the other, go to our Force Standard or Itemized Deductions FAQ.
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