The amount on your form 1040 line 12 is your increased standard deduction likely based on you and your spouse's ages. It is higher than your itemized deductions $29,972. Since you did not itemize on your federal return you cannot itemize your MD return. The MD standard deduction is automatic when the federal standard deduction is selected. See the "Exemptions and Deductions" section in this MD reference.
That is also why the schedule A does not print; it is not included in your returns.
Since your federal itemized deductions are just a bit short of the federal standard deduction but the difference on your MD return is significant you can elect to go with smaller itemized deductions on your federal return and allow the itemization on the MD return.
In the "Deductions & Credits" section click continue through to the end where you will see a breakdown of the standard vs itemized deductions. On that page you can select "Change my deductions" to elect the slightly smaller itemized deductions.
@DWhit2
**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post
**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"
