Can I deduct my state taxes due out of my federal income tax refund?
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?
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IreneS
Intuit Alumni
Jun 6, 2019 5:34:52 AM
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
Jun 6, 2019 5:34:48 AM
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-
New Member
Jun 6, 2019 5:34:50 AM
This was very helpful .. Thank you !!
IreneS
Intuit Alumni
Jun 6, 2019 5:34:52 AM
DoninGA is right on target. The IRS will not permit state taxes to be taken from the refund.