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I'm using the standard deduction for my federal taxes, but I want to itemize my state taxes. How do I just itemize state deductions on TurboTax?

 
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I'm using the standard deduction for my federal taxes, but I want to itemize my state taxes. How do I just itemize state deductions on TurboTax?

 It depends on your state tax code.  Some states allow itemized deductions on a state return when the standard deduction was taken on the federal return.

Other states only allow itemized deductions if the itemized deductions were taken on the federal tax return.

 

 

I'm using the standard deduction for my federal taxes, but I want to itemize my state taxes. How do I just itemize state deductions on TurboTax?

...And if yoru state does allow you to do Federal as Std Ded, and State-itemized, you will need to enter virtually all your "potential" deductions in the Federal section.....then they get transferred to the state automatically. 

 

Things like Mortgage interest, and Charity donations, out-of-pocked Medical expenses...etc, are entered in the Federal section.  If there are some special state deductions  (like 529 account contributions), then those special ones are handled during the state interview.

____________*Answers are correct to the best of my knowledge when posted, but should not be considered to be legal or official tax advice.*

I'm using the standard deduction for my federal taxes, but I want to itemize my state taxes. How do I just itemize state deductions on TurboTax?

As explained already in this thread, you can enter itemized deductions into your federal return software and they will flow to your state return.  Even if the itemized deductions do not help you on your federal return, they could help on your state return in the following states:

 

Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, and Wisconsin.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**
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