Frustrated2
Level 2

Correct.  However the IT-196 is limiting the amount of itemized deductions allowed based on line 32 which is the federal amount not the NY AGI.   Based on the instructions for form IT-196 it appears that the "adjustment" amount for the IT-196 is based on the federal AGI line 32 of form IT-203.  Which is forcing the standard allowance to be used on the New York tax return because it is disallowing all of his itemized deductions.  I have spoked to the NY tax department twice and they have no idea what I am talking about both representatives have said that the itemized deductions are not limited by your income.  Pro-series rep said they are.  I think Pro-series is correct but I would like someone to verify that before I tell someone they are gonna loose a $9K refund and instead owe $2K.

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