No, the recommendation is for the federal return only. You should file the way that provides you with the biggest combined refund. You may be able to take the standard deduction on the federal return and claim itemized deductions on the state. The states that allow you to do so are as follows:
- Alabama
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Delaware
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Montana
- New York
- North Carolina
- Oregon
- Wisconsin
