Perhaps I'm making this more complicated than it should be, but I'm still unclear as to which Mtg. Int deduction figure should be included in the CA adjustments. Since I used the Fed standard deduction instead of itemized deductions for Fed tax return, shouldn't I be able to add back the entire CA qualified mtg interest ($8,080) on my CA adjustments?
Case 1: (use the figure TT automatically plugs in to Col C)
Accept the figure TT automatically plugged in to Col C, $3,699. This is the difference between qualified mtg int allowed if I had itemized on my federal return (Col A $4,379) and the qualified mtg int allowed for CA deduction ($8,080).
Case 2: (override TT figure in Col C and add a comment)
Enter $8,080 in Col C to add back the full amount that CA allows. Add an explanation why this figure was used.
Case 3: (override TT figure in Col A and add a comment)
Enter $8,829 in Col A (total interest paid) to override the figure that TT pulled from Fed itemized deductions ($4,379). Add an explanation why this figure was used.
I previously tried manipulating figures in TT, but kept getting errors on my review, and finally gave up.
