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Deductions & credits

Which state return are you filing?

Some states allow you to itemize on the state return even though you claim the standard deduction on the Federal return. Enter your itemized deductions on your federal return as if you are trying to itemize for Federal, TurboTax will automatically apply itemized deductions to your state return if your state qualifies for that. 

 

To check if you itemized in 2019, check line 12 of your 2019 Form 1040 to see if the deductions taken exceeded the standard deduction for your filing status:

Single or Married filing Separately       $12,200

Married Filing Jointly                            $24,400

Head of Household                              $18,350

 

You can also check your state form to see if you itemized last year.

 

 

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