Hi Monika,
First, thanks for the reply.
Unfortunately, unless there has been a software update to this area of TurboTax in the last week, I don't think what you are saying to do is accurate. I've tried to do that already and it does in fact add the deductions to the federal return.
I believe the correct place to enter these deductions, while still in the federal return, is actually "Other Deductions and Credits" within the sub-section "Other Deductible Expenses". Unfortunately, we are forced to do all the proper calculations here ourselves and it is quite hard for someone unfamiliar with California tax code.
If I am wrong about this, please let me know. Otherwise, please pass on my request for an update, so this is a bit easier and less confusing next year.
