[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":7},["ShallowReactive",2],{"faq-standard-6197":3},{"rec_id":4,"title":5,"text":6},"6197","How do I know if my Standard Deduction was higher than my Itemized Deductions on my 2024 tax return?","Look at your \u003Cb>2024\u003C/b> federal tax return and find \u003Ci>Schedule A\u003C/i>. If the box on \u003Ci>Schedule A, Line 18\u003C/i> is checked, that means you elected to itemize deductions even though they were less than your \u003Ci>Standard Deduction\u003C/i>, and you should answer \u003Ci>Yes\u003C/i> because your 2024 state refund is NOT taxable.\n\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\nAnother way to do this is to look at your \u003Cb>2024\u003C/b> \u003Ci>Form 1040, Line 12\u003C/i>. Then look at the \u003Ci>Standard Deduction\u003C/i> amounts in the left margin of \u003Ci>Form 1040, page 1\u003C/i>. Compare the \u003Ci>Standard Deduction\u003C/i> amount for your filing status with the amount of \u003Ci>Itemized Deductions\u003C/i> claimed on \u003Ci>Line 12\u003C/i>.\n\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\nIf the \u003Ci>Standard Deduction\u003C/i> amount is greater than or equal to the amount claimed on \u003Ci>Form 1040, Line 12\u003C/i>, then your 2024 state tax refund isn't taxable, and you should answer \u003Ci>Yes\u003C/i>.",1777391565234]