On form 80-160 it says “standard or itemized deduction on the state you are claiming a credit for taxes paid needs to be entered “ What do I put in this box?

[slambert9071]

Do I put the “tentative credit amount” that was suggested by TurboTax? Or something

[AmyC]

Form 80-160  is used to give you credit for taxes paid to another state. You need to have finished the other state return before you work on MS. The program should calculate the credit for you.

The form does need to know your income earned along with any deductions and exemptions to determine the taxable income.

• If you can delete MS, finish the other state and then complete MS, that is best. If you are using:
  • Online: see How do I view and delete forms in TTO?
  •  Desktop: If you are working in the cd/download TurboTax program:
    1. On the top right, there is a FORMS button. 
    2. Click on FORMS.
    3. Locate the form you want to delete.
    4. Click on the form name.
    5. Below the form, bottom left, select DELETE FORM button. 
• If you are not able to delete and must move forward, view the other state return and locate the answers. To see your forms:
  • In desktop, switch to Forms Mode. 
  • For online, see How do I preview my TurboTax Online return before filing?

[Pjrulo]

I finished the non resident state first but Turbo Tax did not transfer the data when I filed the resident state. Seems like there is an error in the software.  Where do I find the “STANDARD” or “ITEMIZED” deduction?  

[KeshaH]

What is the nonresident state return you're filing?

@Pjrulo 

[Pjrulo]

Resident of Mississippi filing non-resident Louisiana

[JohnW152]

Based on Louisiana's 2024 Form IT-540B, you need to enter the amount from Line 12, Standard deduction or itemized deductions, of your federal Form 1040 (2024).

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[Pjrulo]

The error message states:  Standard or itemized deduction from the STATE you are claiming a credit for taxes paid to needs to be entered, if not applicable or enter 0.  It’s referring to the STATE we paid taxes in, not the federal deduction which is different.  The software should auto populate this data, I should NOT have to go look for it.  In fact, 2 other Tax services told me the software should auto populate.  I’m pretty sure TurboTax has a glitch/error is why I’m reaching out.  

[LindaS5247]

I would like to take a deeper look at this. However, I need a diagnostic file, which is a copy of your tax return that has all of your personal information removed. You can send one to us by following the directions below:

If you are using TurboTax Online:

1. Sign into your online account.
2. Locate the "Tax Tools" on the left-hand side of the screen.
3. A drop-down will appear. Select "Tools"
4. On the pop-up screen, click on “Share my file with agent.”
5. This will generate a message that a diagnostic file gets sanitized and transmitted to us.
6. Please provide the Token Number that was generated in the response.

If you are using TurboTax Desktop/Download Versions:

1. Open your return.
2. Click the Online tab in the black bar across the top of TurboTax and select “Send Tax File to Agent” *
3. This will generate a message that a diagnostic copy will be created. Click on OK and the tax file will be sanitized and transmitted to us.
4. Please provide the Token Number (including the dash) that was generated in the response.

*(If using a MAC, go to the menu at the top of the screen, select Help, then, “Send Tax File to Agent

Please return to TurboTax Community with your token number so we can better help you with your question.

[CountryHead]

Good morning! I am having the same issue but I am filing Mississippi resident; non resident Alabama. How do I answer this:

Form 80-160 (States 1 - 3): Exemption amount from the state you are claiming a credit for taxes paid to needs to be entered or if not applicable, enter 0.

?

[AmyC]

The state requires Form 80-160 be filled in with the income, deductions and exemption for the taxable income. You can look at the state tax form for your nonresident state to get this information. For AL, look at lines 12, 13, 15, 16, and 18 to verify your MS form.

 To print or view  your forms, including all worksheets:

• In desktop, switch to Forms Mode. 
• For online:
  1. On the left side, select  Tax Tools
  2. Select Print center
  3. Select Print, save or preview this year's return
  4. If you have not paid, select pay now.

[CountryHead]

So, do I need to pay first before viewing the forms? If I pay first, can I still make changes to my return?

[RobertB4444]

Yes, you must pay first before you can view the tax return.  And yes, you can go back and make changes after you view the forms BEFORE you file the return.  The return is not finalized until you have filed it.

@CountryHead