The standard deduction is calculated based on your demographic information and filing status. 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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To claim itemized deductions in the TaxAct Professional Editions program, follow the steps below:

1. From within the client return, click Federal. 
2. Click the Itemized or Standard Deductions drop-down, then click the appropriate sub-topic.
3. Complete the rest of the interview process. 

TaxAct Online

To claim itemized deductions for individual returns in the TaxAct Online program, follow the steps below:

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1. 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.
2. Click the Other Deductions & Credits drop-down, then click the appropriate sub-topic.
3. Complete the rest of the interview process. 

Classic

1. 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.
2. Click the Itemized or Standard Deductions drop-down, then click the appropriate sub-topic.
3. Complete the rest of the interview process. 

Related Links

• Individuals – Schedule A (Form 1040) – Entering Itemized or Standard Deductions in Program
• Schedule A (Form 1040) – Nondeductible Expenses
• Schedule A (Form 1040) – Printing When Taking Standard Deduction
• Schedule A (Form 1040) – Legal Fees
• Schedule A (Form 1040) – Home Mortgage Interest