MFS, each taking standard deduction on federal return. MN program itemizes for one and standard for the other. How do I force both state returns to be the same?

[MelR]

I can force the federal returns to both take the standard deduction. I know where those checkboxes are. What I am not locating is a similar set of checkboxes on the MN return. The state program is itemizing for one and taking standard deduction for the spouse. Both must make the same choice on MN return.

[IRonMaN · Accepted solution]

I don't know that there is such a box.  The easiest way to take care of it is just don't enter the itemized deductions on the federal return.