Can I take standard federal deduction and itemize on Virginia Schedule A? If so, how do I do it?

[jaygourley]

Can I take the standard deduction on my federal return and itemize deductions on my Virginia Schedule A?  If so, how do it do it in TurboTax?

[Anita01 · Accepted solution]

As of now, VA still does not allow itemizing in the state if you take the standard deduction in the Federal

[jt109]

incorrect.  not sure how TurboTax handles.

Changes to Certain Itemized Deductions: Individuals will continue to reference the instructions for Federal Schedule A (Form 1040) when itemizing deductions, but with certain exceptions. For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2019, taxpayers may claim a deduction for the actual amount of real and personal property taxes imposed by Virginia or any other taxing jurisdiction not otherwise deducted solely on account of the $10,000 annual limitation on the federal deduction for state and local taxes paid. For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2019, Virginia deconforms from the suspension of the overall limitation on itemized deductions, commonly known as the Pease limitation. See Virginia Schedule A and the schedule instructions for more information.

https://www.tax.virginia.gov/sites/default/files/vatax-pdf/2019-760-instructions.pdf