Yes, for your Ohio state return, you can still take itemized deductions even if you claimed the standard deduction on your federal return. This is because Ohio does not have its own standard deduction. Instead, it uses specific Ohio adjustments and its own Schedule A for itemized deductions.
Where do I enter this in my account?
To make manual entries in the Ohio state return go to:
- State Section
- 3 dots to edit Ohio Return
- Subtractions from Income
What else do I need to know?
Federal and Ohio tax laws are different regarding deductions. Ohio starts its tax calculation with your Federal Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) but then allows its own set of modifications and deductions.