after completing my fed & state returns, i returned to my fed return and added medical expenses. why did this not affect my state refund?

[jlarson524]

med expenses totaled more than 8K

[DoninGA]

Only your total medical expenses that are greater than 7.5% of your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) can be deducted. Your total itemized deductions reported on Form 1040 Schedule A must be greater than the standard deduction for your filing status to have any tax benefit.

Standard deductions for 2025

Single - $15.750 add $2,000 if age 65 or older
Married Filing Separately - $15,750 add $1,600 if age 65 or older
Married Filing Jointly - $31,500 add $1,600 for each spouse age 65 or older
Head of Household - $23,625 add $2,000 if age 65 or older

[DianeW777]

If you believe your state return might be affected by your medical expenses, please include the name of your state for more assistance. This is not common for state returns.

@jlarson524