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June 6, 2019
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Can I deduct my state taxes due out of my federal income tax refund?

  • June 6, 2019
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when I e-file, can I deduct $1,066 which is the amount I owe to the state of WV , from my federal refund which is $2,473?

Best answer by Irene2805

DoninGA is right on target.  The IRS will not permit state taxes to be taken from the refund.

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DoninGA
Level 15
Level 15
June 6, 2019
No.  Taxes owed cannot be deducted from a tax refund.
In the File section of the program on Step 2 you are given options on how to pay the state taxes owed.
aamber1-Author
Level 2
June 6, 2019
This was very helpful .. Thank you !!
Irene2805Answer
Alumni - Intuit
June 6, 2019

DoninGA is right on target.  The IRS will not permit state taxes to be taken from the refund.

aamber1-Author
Level 2
June 6, 2019
Thank you very much !
Alumni - Intuit
March 31, 2020

You're welcome!