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I paid 214 in state taxes, but am getting back 314 why?

it says I'm getting 314 back from state, but I only paid 214 I'm wondering why
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jtax
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I paid 214 in state taxes, but am getting back 314 why?

I can't tell without more information, but some tax credits are "refundable." That means you can get more money back than you paid. The Earned-Income Tax Credit is one of those.

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/tax-tips/Tax-Deductions-and-Credits/5-Things-You-Should-Know-A...

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