Yes, if you claimed the Standard Deduction on your federal return, you can still itemize your deductions on the New York return. You must complete the Itemized Deductions section of the federal return. Then, you may need to make additional manual adjustments to the amounts claimed on the federal return.
Program Entry
To make manual entries in the New York state return:
- State Section
- Edit New York Return
- Itemized Deductions
Additional Information
If you file a married filing separate return, both spouses must claim the same deduction (standard or itemized).
What is the Standard Deduction?
The New York state standard deduction is as follows for tax year 2025:
- Single (and can be claimed as a dependent on another taxpayer's federal return) $3,100
- Single (and cannot be claimed as a dependent on another taxpayer's federal return) $8,000
- Married filing joint return $16,050
- Married filing separate return $8,000
- Head of household (with qualifying person) $11,200
- Qualifying surviving spouse $16,050