Do medical deductions count the same for state as they do for federal?

[jlil01]

Large refund for federal but huge tax bill for state.  Why the disparity?

[CarolynM]

for which state?

[jlil01]

Indiana

[CarolynM · Accepted solution]

No, Indiana does not have a state deduction for medical expenses. Nor do they have a state deduction for mortgage interest, another common deduction.

For information about what deductions Indiana does have, follow this link:  Indiana Deductions