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March 3, 2026
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Form 8960 box 9b and T-bills

Hi,

   This is my first year itemizing since the SALT cap lifted to make it worth using that instead of the standard deduction. My question is that form 8960 box 9b is being filled out by Turbotax but the only interest I have is from T-bills which is tax exempt at the state level. Am I still able to attribute the T-bill interest to state and local taxes like that even though I'm not paying state and local taxes?

 

if not, how do I tell turbotax to redo the calculations without it?

    DianeW777Answer
    Alumni - Intuit
    March 14, 2026

    It depends. The line 9b, Form 8960, is specifically for your State, Local and Foreign Income Tax. It would not be associated with your interest from Treasury Bills. Compare the numbers with your deductions on Schedule A, if applicable.

    Please update if you can provide additional details and need further assistance.

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    DianeW777Answer
    Alumni - Intuit
    March 14, 2026

    It depends. The line 9b, Form 8960, is specifically for your State, Local and Foreign Income Tax. It would not be associated with your interest from Treasury Bills. Compare the numbers with your deductions on Schedule A, if applicable.

    Please update if you can provide additional details and need further assistance.

    **Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post. **Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"