Thanks @BillM223 I've concluded the same shortly after my response post -- I just didn't have the time after that to post the correction.
What I missed was on Form 2441 is Line 3 and that Part III is only filled out because of the FSA. When I entered the $6000 in TT Desktop it flagged it as an error and the explanation as to why it was an error helped me realize my mistake. Of course, once I realized Line 3 says to enter Line 31, I was able to put all of it together as to the reasoning for the VA state using this value. I had to do the thought experiment of well maybe I shouldn't elect for the FSA in 2025 to realize.
Thanks for taking me along the journey here - I appreciate your help @BillM223 !
