Why would I enter itemized deductions when I can't take them on my federal return?

Even if you can't take itemized deductions on your federal return, it may still be beneficial to enter itemized deductions depending on which state you file taxes in. Some states allow you to choose to take Itemized Deductions on your state tax return, even if you took the Standard Deduction on your federal return. These states include:

• Alabama
• Arizona
• Arkansas
• California
• Delaware
• Hawaii
• Idaho
• Kansas
• Kentucky
• Minnesota
• Mississippi
• New York
• North Carolina
• Oregon
• Wisconsin