Some work around this issue, it's possible to get a higher state MD refund if it's to do with either itemizing vs. standard from federal. If you are filing single for example and your itemized total was $12 130, federal level will automatically elect standard because it is higher. MD for single standard is $2 300. Since Itemized and standard are so close in the amount, elect to use the itemized in Federal level so that you can itemize in MD state. You may lose a few dollars in Federal but you will likely gain a few hundred dollars increase on MD. I assisted a turbo tax client and we did this, her federal refund was reduced by $66 but her MD refund increased by approximately $400.
This only works with the itemized and standard being so close together. It's certainly worth playing around with it to determine the changes.
