Why does TurboTax not apply my state's standard deduction as well as the federal standard deduction? (MD's standard deduction is 1500-2500.)

kelly-anna15 · ‎January 13, 2020

xmasbaby0 · ‎January 14, 2020

Where are you looking for the state's standard deduction? It will appear only on the state form. Is that where you looked?

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

Citaaa · ‎February 9, 2020

I've been trying to get someone to answer me why did file my federal taxes with a standard deduction of 12,000 but filed my state with a standard deduction of 8,000 ??? SHOULDN'T IT BE THE SAME AMOUNT FOR BOTH????

Citaaa · ‎February 9, 2020

???????? No one has an answer???

LindaB1993 · ‎February 9, 2020

Often the standard deduction on the Federal Level is not the same as the amount given by the state. It generally is considerably less than the Federal standard deduction. In your case, it is $8000. Please go to your state's website for the table that shows the standard deduction based on filing statuses.

For 2019, the Federal standard deduction amounts will increase to $12,200 for individuals, $18,350 for heads of household, and $24,400 for married couples filing jointly and surviving spouses. For 2019, the additional standard deduction amount for the aged or the blind is $1,300

**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post
**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"

Why does TurboTax not apply my state's standard deduction as well as the federal standard deduction? (MD's standard deduction is 1500-2500.)