How do I force itemized deductions for NY individual returns?
To force itemized deductions for NY, at the bottom of NY screen 2, select Itemized Deduction from the Force NY deduction drop list on line 34/33.
Note: Beginning in tax year 2018, you can elect to use the standard or the itemized deduction on NY state regardless of the deduction used on the federal return. See F1 field help for more information.
If no selection is made on this line, and the federal return used the itemized deduction, the software will calculate and use the deduction that is most beneficial to the taxpayer.