We both used itemized deduction separately last year. Should I combine 2 1099g and use my 2019 tax filing info alone to determine if 1099g are for joint return?

[skeptical_old_cat]

We HAD to use itemized deduction for last year. This year we received two 1099G for state refunds. Turbotax won't allow me to input two 1099G for a single state together. Later when Turbotax was helping to determine whether they are taxable, I am not sure if I should just use my 2019 tax return ALONE or am I suppose to add both of our 2019 tax returns TOGETHER for all the blanks.

[fanfare]

if you are filing jointly, enter both 1099-G one at a time and it will ask you which spouse it is for and how did that spouse file in 2019.

[skeptical_old_cat]

Thanks for replying! However Turbotax won't allow me to put in two 1099G. Here's the error message:

"If both spouses received a refund from this state/locality, just add up the total amount and make one entry. To change your original entry to combine both spouse amounts, just Return to the Summary."