"all the answers I've gotten are "smart ass" answers"

Sorry, but we don't give "dumb ass" answers here ----------------- we just aren't capable of that.  Maybe Drake is better suited for those.

But as a side note, if it was the first time you used the community, how come your profile shows you asking 6 questions?
As another side note, who needs to know the list of all lists about which states allow the 2% deduction?  If I am never going to do a NY return, why should I care if they allow it.  All you really need is to be up to speed with the states you are filing.