On Schedule NR, line 30, Col B, Lacerte is allowing the full alimony deduction - the federal amount, instead of allocating a % based upon AGI like all the other states.
This is consistent with form instructions. Page 4 of instructions provide rules re calculating ratios to apply to other deductions such as SE tax, retirement plans, SE health insurance deduction. But the instructions for line 30 says,
"Alimony Paid. Enter the amount of alimony you paid during the tax year as shown in Column A".
Why would IL allow a deduction of the full amount against IL-sourced income? This artificially lowers income on which it can assess tax.
Thanks.