[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":7},["ShallowReactive",2],{"faq-standard-6308":3},{"rec_id":4,"title":5,"text":6},"6308","Can I skip entering my Itemized Deductions and just take the Standard Deduction?","You can choose to skip this, but if you're filing one of \u003Ca href=\"/freefile2025/answers?faq=8053\"> these state returns\u003C/a>, you should still enter any \u003Ci>Itemized Deductions\u003C/i> you have. Itemized deductions that you enter may reduce your \u003Cb>state taxes\u003C/b> even if you end up taking the \u003Ci>Standard Deduction\u003C/i> on your federal return.\n\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\nWe recommend that you enter all \u003Ci>Itemized Deductions\u003C/i> that apply to you, just to be sure you're getting the best deduction possible.\n\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\nHowever, if you're confident that your \u003Ci>Standard Deduction\u003C/i> is larger than your \u003Ci>Itemized Deductions\u003C/i>, you can skip entering them. Here's how: \n\u003Col>\u003Cli>Just click \u003Ci>Save and Continue\u003C/i> without selecting any of the boxes on this screen.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>You may need to click \u003Ci>Continue\u003C/i> again (no need to enter any of your \u003Ci>Itemized Deductions\u003C/i> if shown), and you'll see your \u003Ci>Standard Deduction\u003C/i>.\u003C/li>\u003C/ol>\n\u003Ca href=\"/freefile2025/answers?faq=10843\">What does it mean to itemize deductions?\u003C/a>\n\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\n\u003Ca href=\"/freefile2025/answers?faq=2790\">How much is my standard deduction?\u003C/a>",1777391566129]