How do I delete state income tax on Schedule A for 2018

[carolhoffman713]

My property taxes are over $10,000 which is the limit deductible for state income tax and property tax deduction. I do not want to deduct state income tax paid because I don't want to be taxed on any state income tax refund.

[ScruffyCurmudgeon]

The Form 1099-G received for 2018 still must be entered.  As it refers to a refund of taxes paid against 2017.

[macuser_22 · Accepted solution]

Go to the sales tax interview and say to take the sales tax deduction even thought the state income tax deductions is more.  That will remove the state income tax from Schedule A line 5a

[DJFAULDS]

What is the best way to remove the state income tax from Schedule A when filing an amended return for that year. Also, why didn't Turbotax advise not to take the non-deductible State Income Tax deduction and exclude refunds, when going through the interview process. Not very good! I have overpaid in 2018 and 2019!