North Carolina Part Year Resident and the Standard Deduction

[Steve-R-]

It appears that TurboTax does not prorate the standard deduction for North Carolina for the time spent in North Carolina. TurboTax provided the FULL standard deduction. That does not appear correct?

[KeshaH]

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[Steve-R- · Accepted solution]

Was the post even read?

This appears to be automated generic non-answer by TurboTax.

ChatGPT wrote: "No, North Carolina does not prorate the standard deduction based on the time you lived in the state. If you're filing as a part-year resident, you generally claim the full North Carolina standard deduction for your filing status, not a prorated amount."