Deductions & credits

Hi Ernie, i have the same issue, i think if i would deduct $5227 property taxes i will pay less NJ taxes.

 

Turbotax wants to do $50 credit, totally i have to pay $270 to NJ, if i would do $5227 property tax deduction i would  have to pay $0 to NJ i am right ? 

 

Your New Jersey Bottom Line (NJ-1040)
Based on what you've entered so far, your New Jersey tax due is $270.
   
Taxable Income  
New Jersey Gross Income$171,483 
Less: Personal Exemptions$1,000 
  ____________
New Jersey Taxable Income$170,483 
   
Taxes and Credits  
New Jersey Income Tax$8,734 
Less: New Jersey Credits$8,414 
  ____________
Net Tax$320 
   
Payments  
New Jersey Tax Withholding$0 
Refundable Credits$50 
  ____________
Total Payments$50 
   
   
Tax Balance Due$270