topic Can you claim instructional materials and supplies on both your federal and state taxes? in Deductions & credits

Can you claim instructional materials and supplies on both your federal and state taxes?

emsherrr — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 23:03:19 GMT

I am a teacher and spent a lot of money out of pocket on my classroom in the past year. I already entered that info on my federal taxes, but it is asking me again on my state taxes. Can I claim the same amount on both?

For which state?

CarolynM — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 23:03:21 GMT

For which state?

Illinois

emsherrr — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 23:03:22 GMT

Illinois

Yes, but the amount is different. There is a new tax cre...

CarolynM — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 23:03:24 GMT

Yes, but the amount is different.

There is a new tax credit for Illinois teachers that allows you to deduct $250 above the federal deduction, which is why TurboTax is asking again for your state taxes.

Re: Yes, but the amount is different. There is a new tax cre...

jkistner — Sat, 14 Mar 2020 17:47:11 GMT

To clarify my understanding, can you use the same $250 for both or do you have to spend $500 for both the Federal tax deduction and state credit?

Re: Yes, but the amount is different. There is a new tax cre...

Hal_Al — Sat, 14 Mar 2020 18:09:13 GMT

https://patch.com/illinois/springfield-il/illinois-teachers-who-buy-school-supplies-will-now-get-tax-credit