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posted Jun 3, 2019 11:45:08 AM

I took the standard deduction for federal but I want to itemize for my state (Kentucky); can I do that

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Level 15
Jun 3, 2019 11:45:09 AM

Yes, you can; "You may itemize your deductions for Kentucky even if you do

not itemize for federal purposes."

Source:  on page 2 (upper left) of page 5 of attached KY Sch A instructions. https://revenue.ky.gov/Forms/Schedule%20A%20-%20Form%20740%202018.pdf


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Level 15
Jun 3, 2019 11:45:09 AM

Yes, you can; "You may itemize your deductions for Kentucky even if you do

not itemize for federal purposes."

Source:  on page 2 (upper left) of page 5 of attached KY Sch A instructions. https://revenue.ky.gov/Forms/Schedule%20A%20-%20Form%20740%202018.pdf