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  • thomtax
    Senior Member
    • Nov 2006
    • 1276
    #1

    Change from itemized to standard?

    I have looked through TTB and the IRS website and cannot find any reference to this question.

    Can anyone tell me if there is a prohibition to filing an amended return and changing from itemized deductions to standard? All the info refers to what you can deduct, etc but cannot find if this change is allowed.

    Thanks,
    LT
    Only in government or politics is a "cut in spending" really an increase. It's just not as much of an increase as they wanted it to be, therefore a "cut".
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    • Bert73
      Member
      • Dec 2008
      • 74
      #2
      It is not prohibited, if you take a look at Pub 17 on page 143. You can change your mind either way, itemized to standard or standard to itemized on the 1040X. I didnt look it up in the TB but I am sure its got to be in there somewhere.
      Kim

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        • Peachie
          Senior Member
          • Feb 2007
          • 377
          #3
          Just a question Thom

          Originally posted by thomtax
          I have looked through TTB and the IRS website and cannot find any reference to this question.

          Can anyone tell me if there is a prohibition to filing an amended return and changing from itemized deductions to standard? All the info refers to what you can deduct, etc but cannot find if this change is allowed.

          Thanks,
          LT
          Why are they changing? Just curious. Did they initially itemize for state puurposes or did they just make an error in itemizing instead of using the standard deduction?

          Thanks.

          Peachie

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            • thomtax
              Senior Member
              • Nov 2006
              • 1276
              #4
              Originally posted by Peachie
              Why are they changing? Just curious. Did they initially itemize for state puurposes or did they just make an error in itemizing instead of using the standard deduction?

              Thanks.

              Peachie
              The previous preparer claimed the son's ss on the return. Removing that income and changing to standard deduct will give additional refund.

              LT
              Only in government or politics is a "cut in spending" really an increase. It's just not as much of an increase as they wanted it to be, therefore a "cut".

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                • erchess
                  Senior Member
                  • Jan 2007
                  • 3513
                  #5
                  Now I'm More Confused than Usual

                  Why did the previous preparer put the son's SS income on parent's return? I have tried and I can't think of any reason to do that.

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                    • thomtax
                      Senior Member
                      • Nov 2006
                      • 1276
                      #6
                      Originally posted by erchess
                      Why did the previous preparer put the son's SS income on parent's return? I have tried and I can't think of any reason to do that.
                      Don't know. He was in Utah and has had heart attack. See "Minor Child ss" titled thread for the discussion on this.

                      LT
                      Only in government or politics is a "cut in spending" really an increase. It's just not as much of an increase as they wanted it to be, therefore a "cut".

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                        • BHoffman
                          Senior Member
                          • Feb 2008
                          • 1768
                          #7
                          Why do previous preparers do anything? I've heard of one take Sec 179 on a vehicle transferred from hubby's Sch C to wife's Sch C, and this is from a CPA who is supposed to know better! No EA would ever make a mistake like that. That's why I like EAs. They don't make heinously dumb mistakes. I believe one needs 3 letters in order to really screw something up. That's why we get paid more. It all makes sense.

                          IRS auditor caught that one and old boss is providing rep services for the 2007 and 2008 field audits. Thank heavens it's not my client now or ever. I turned them down today for bookkeeping/tax services going forward. No thanks. Sorry. The pitter patter sound of my tiny feet as I run like the wind.

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