My student loan interest has not carried across to the NJ return. Why ?

[mancini-elio]

my student loan interest has not carried across to the NJ return from the federal return. Why ?

[CarolynM · Accepted solution]

Unfortunately, New Jersey does not follow the federal tax laws and allow for a deduction or credit for student loan interest payments.

Follow this link to see what credits/deductions are available in New Jersey: 

https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/njit13.shtml