NJ State Taxes

I am not claiming my 23 year old son on my federal taxes so he can claim the American Opportunity Education non-refundable credit. He does qualify as my dependent, I am simply not electing to claim him. His federal return indicates this information. I am losing $450 Credit of Other Dependents, but he's getting the full $2,500 credit.

My question relates to State taxes. I must file both NY and NJ state taxes. New York explictly states I can claim someone who wasn't claimed on Federal for educational credit purposes. New Jersey simply states I can claim someone who QUALIFIES for a Federal exemption. Does this mean I can claim my son on New Jersey even though I elected not to claim him on Federal?

Is there a way to accomplish this on Turbo Tax with different dependents on Federal and State?

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