DaveF1006
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Deductions & credits

The program will not allow you to change to a standard deduction if you itemize in the federal return unless the standard deduction gives you a better return.  Rather, the program will allow you to take the standard deduction in your federal return and allow you to itemize in your New York State tax return. In fact, Turbo Tax will do this automatically in the program if your NYS itemized amount is better than your NYS standard deduction.

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