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June 1, 2019
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How do I do itemized deductions for CA return but keep standard deduction for Fed return?

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Alumni - Intuit
June 1, 2019

You will need to enter your itemized deductions on your federal return so that they will carry over to your state return. Even though the system will tell you that the standard deduction is better for your federal return, the deductions will carry over to your California return.

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Alumni - Intuit
June 1, 2019

You will need to enter your itemized deductions on your federal return so that they will carry over to your state return. Even though the system will tell you that the standard deduction is better for your federal return, the deductions will carry over to your California return.

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