Can I force standard deduction for state

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March 23, 2021
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KatValek

Level 3

Depends on the state as some force you to take the same type of deduction as your federal.

The link below gives a little info on it. Basically walk through your state tax screens from the beginning and look for the screen that asks what deduction you are taking (if it allows you to change it).

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/accessing/help/how-do-i-change-from-the-standard-deduction-to-itemized-or-vice-versa/00/25831

~ Amy ~

DoTheMath

Level 2

Minnesota interview doesn't seem to have an option, but just yesterday I had federal itemized and state standard deduction (ie they were different). Today I added some deductions and my MN switched to itemized which made it $400 worse off! I can't switch it back to standard deduction for the state???

KatValek

Level 3

Hmm. I'm from KY so I can't look at MN.

However, I know MN is one of the states that allows you to choose differently than your federal return so I am not sure why it's not giving you the option. 🤔 🤔

~ Amy ~