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posted Jun 5, 2019 11:29:47 PM

I would like to use the standard deduction to file my federal taxes and the itemized deduction for my Georgia state taxes, to maximize my refund. Is this possible?

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Level 3
Jun 5, 2019 11:29:49 PM

No.

 "If you use the standard deduction on your Federal return, you must use the Georgia standard deduction on your Georgia return. " PG 12 https://dor.georgia.gov/sites/dor.georgia.gov/files/related_files/document/TSD/Booklet/IT-511/2018_I...

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Level 3
Jun 5, 2019 11:29:49 PM

No.

 "If you use the standard deduction on your Federal return, you must use the Georgia standard deduction on your Georgia return. " PG 12 https://dor.georgia.gov/sites/dor.georgia.gov/files/related_files/document/TSD/Booklet/IT-511/2018_I...