Can I take standard deduction ( schedule A) on federal taxes and itemize my Virginia state taxes?

[fredrickhumphrey]

Itemize deductions enter into TURBO Tax and auto selected standard deduction on federal tax return.  Do I have to use the standard deduction on Virginia state tax return or can I itemize my deductions?

[MichaelL1 · Accepted solution]

If you claim itemized deductions on your federal income tax return, you must also itemize your deductions on your Virginia return. This requirement applies even if using the standard deduction would result in a greater tax benefit on your Virginia return.

You can generally claim the same deductions for Virginia purposes that you claimed on your federal Schedule A, except for the deduction for state and local income taxes. The computation is provided in the appropriate line instructions for each Virginia income tax return. You do not need to file a copy of your federal Schedule A.

See this link for more details on this:

https://tax.virginia.gov/deductions