From what I can see my state (MD) must be filed the same as what I file federally. If I file (Married-Jointly) using the standard deduction, federally I am refunded but owe for state. If I file using itemized deductions, federally I get back a little less than with standard, but get a considerable refund from MD state. Why is that happening and is that reasonable to happen? And if that is reasonable, should I go back to last year and amend my return to do the same thing since I paid both federal and state last year?
