TurboTax will use the deduction on your NJ return that is more advantageous for you. TurboTax transfers data from your federal return to your state return and to calculate your NJ deduction you will need to enter your property taxes on your federal return. Make sure that you entered your real estate property taxes on your federal return, under itemized deductions.
Before you begin troubleshooting your state return, go back through your federal return and make sure everything is correct. 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.
