Common questions for the Schedule A in ProSeries

Get answers to frequently asked questions about Schedule A itemized deductions.

Form 1040, Schedule A - Itemized Deductions is used to calculate the itemized deductions.  When you enter itemized deductions on the Schedule A, ProSeries will compare the Itemized Deduction to the Standard Deduction and take whichever gives the taxpayer the best tax benefit.

Follow these steps to access Form 1040 Schedule A::

1. Press F6 to bring up Open Forms.
2. Type A and press enter to open the Schedule A.

There may be tax scenarios where you need to force the itemized or standard deduction.

Follow these steps to force ProSeries to use the itemized deduction or standard deduction:

1. Open the Federal Information Worksheet.
2. Scroll down to Part X - Additional Federal Return Information.
3. Scroll down to the Standard Deduction/Itemized Deductions checkboxes.
4. Check the box for the option that best suits your clients needs:
   • Itemize even if itemized deductions are less than standard deductions
   • Married filing separately and spouse itemized deductions
   • Use standard deduction even if less than itemized deductions

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• Entering charitable contributions for the 1040
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