My federal student loan interest deduction is not matching my state deduction. I deducted a $2300 of interest from Fed, but state only shows $39. Why

eml2142 · ‎February 1, 2021

State info was automatically pulled from Federal. I see no option to edit.

ThomasM125 · ‎February 1, 2021

Often the state regulations vary from the federal regulations, so it may be that your state deduction for student loan interest is less than the federal deduction. What state are you filing for?

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eml2142 · ‎February 1, 2021

Virginia

AmyC · ‎February 2, 2021

Your federal student loan interest is subtracted to get your federal AGI. The VA return begins with your federal AGI. Here is the link to VA forms and instructions. Something is missing in the information you are giving us.

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My federal student loan interest deduction is not matching my state deduction. I deducted a $2300 of interest from Fed, but state only shows $39. Why