TurboTax chooses the deduction that is most advantageous for each return and for itemized deductions to help they have to be more than the Standard Deduction. It could be that your total itemized deductions might not be enough to make a difference on your New York tax return.
TurboTax transfers data from your federal return to your state return. Before you start fixing your state return, look at your federal return again. Make sure you didn't miss any deductions that could have been included. After you review your federal return, select the State Taxes tab and review the state section. Pay close attention to the information, especially if you have made changes to your federal return. There might be new sections that need to be completed.
Troubleshooting common federal to state transfer issues
