The amount of tax-exempt interest is reported on Form 1040 line 2a, but it is not included as part of line 2b which is added to your income. Since it is never included as part of your income, it does not get subtracted later.
The tax-exempt interest may affect your state return, but it is not taxable as part of your Federal return.
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