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Jmyae
April 16, 2025
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North Carolina - How to change to Standard for State only

  • April 16, 2025
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How do I change to standard deduction for state in North Carolina while using itemized for federal?

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LenaH
LenaH
April 16, 2025

You are able to force the North Carolina standard deduction (even if your itemized deductions are greater) in TurboTax Desktop. 

 

To force the state standard deduction, please follow the instructions below:

  1. Open your North Carolina return.
  2. Go to Forms in the top right of your screen.
  3. On the left hand side, under North Carolina Individual, click on Info Worksheet.
  4. Scroll until you get to NC Itemized Deductions or NC Standard Deduction.
  5. Click on the box to claim NC Standard Deduction even if less than NC Itemized.

 

If you are currently using TurboTax Online and need to switch to Desktop, please follow the instructions here. 

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