Start by calling the state and find out if the letter is legit. It might be a scam.
https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/state-taxes/contact-state-department-rev...
And.....get a printed copy of your 2021 federal return in front of you to look at line 12 on your Form 1040.
Federal standard deduction amounts for 2021:
2021 STANDARD DEDUCTION AMOUNTS
SINGLE $12,550 (65 or older + $1700)
MARRIED FILING SEPARATELY $12,550 (65 or older + $1350)
MARRIED FILING JOINTLY $25,100 (65 or older + $1350 per spouse)
HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD $18,800 (65 or older +$1700)
Legally Blind + $1350
And print out a copy of your 2021 state return to look it over too.
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