NY and Federal Itemized deductions are different?

[mobster27]

I used itemized deductions in 2019.  The amount allowed for NY is about 6, 000 dollars less than the amount the Feds allowed.  Why?

[Bsch4477]

Was some of your federal deduction for state income tax paid?  That would not be a deduction on your state return. 

[mobster27]

Thank you for your quick reply.  I live in Florida which is a no-income tax state.  I do pay property taxes in other states besides Florida...NC and MA, but I believe I don't hit the SALT limit.  The Federal return allowed me a deduction of 27800ish...and NY only gave me 21600ish.  What if I had taken the standard deduction?  Based on your answer, I'm thinking that it would be a better blanket, covering everything.  This year's deductions will be under the standard so it will be a moot point for 2020.