It sounds like there is an entry error ( or numbers that are on your forms don't add up) of some sort on your IL return. Did you work in VT is that why you are filing a VT return? When you enter your W-2, does it have VT as one number and IL as another number, then when you add up both numbers it equals the federal number or else the number in box 3 of your return if you have deductions from box 1?
Your IL return should include your TOTAL income. This means, the amount on your IL 1040 box 9 should be equal to both your state wages total. If you made any subtractions to your IL income in the adjustment center, this would be wrong. You would not adjust the income, you would take a credit instead.
The error is coming from you taking the tax credit for taxes paid to VT. So, this is where your numbers are not adding up and will need to be changed.
Example, you earned $100,000 total, $25,000 in VT and $75,000 in IL, your Schedule CR must have income of $100,000, it should not say $25,000 or $75,000.
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