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May 18, 2021
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should my standard deduction on Federal transfer to my New York state return?

  • May 18, 2021
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On my Federal return it was determined that I should take the standard deduction. my State return shows that I took itemized deductions. How can I change that?

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May 18, 2021

New York allows you use either the standard or itemized deduction (whichever is better) regardless of what type of deduction you took on federal.

 

TurboTax will give you the best deduction. This is automatic. There is no way to change to a less favorable deduction on the New York return.

 

New York's standard deductions are smaller than federal so itemized deductions are often better for New York.

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