Standard vs Itemized Deductions

[vgvj]

In Turbo Tax- Why is my "State and Local Income Tax" in my Federal Return showing a higher number than the "State Income Tax" in the IL State Tax return?  How to resolve? 

Turbo Tax is recommending that I take Itemized Deductions based on this higher "State and Local Income Tax" number.  

[Mike9241 · Accepted solution]

the computation of the state income tax on schedule A is usually completely different than the tax liability on the state return. under federal law it's the taxes you paid in 2025 that you get a deduction for. this would include any balance due or estimate for 2024 paid in 2025 but not any balance due or estimate paid for 2025in 2026

the payments may also be adjusted for any state refund you got for 2024 in 2025

[vgvj]

I was wondering where the higher number was coming from.  Your response makes sense.  Thanks Mike.  Appreciate it.