Schedule A (Form 1040) - Other Itemized Deductions
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To enter other itemized deductions in TaxAct, follow the steps below. IRS Instructions for Schedule A only allow certain items to be listed as other itemized deductions on line 16.
Online
Dashboard
From within your TaxAct return, click Deductions & Credits.
On smaller devices, click the menu at the top left corner of your screen, then make your selection.
Click the Other Deductions & Credits drop-down.
Click Add beside Other Deductible Expenses.
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 Other itemized deductions.
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 Other itemized deductions.
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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