This is not correct. If you are slightly over the itemized deduction amount. It may NOT be in your interest to take a standard deduction and claim up to $300 above the line charity deductions. Some states (MD) conform to federal when itemizing vs std deduction and the amount of the standard deduction may be lower. As a result, you may be overpaying for state income taxes. The software is NOT working properly. It should allow you to chose.
