I used TurboTax will get a federal refund of $2,121 but owe $504 to the state. Do I need to pay state separately, or will it come out of my federal return?

[lp-becky]

My federal and state returns have been accepted, and when I e-filed via TurboTax there were no further instructions. But it just dawned on me that since I owe the state, I probably need to make that payment on my own?

[VolvoGirl]

Yes.  you can't have a state tax due deducted from your federal refund.  Never.  You can only have the Turbo Tax fees deducted from your refund.  

Check the printout or PDF of your return; look for the state cover sheet with the Turbotax logo.  If you owed tax, it will show the payment information and how/when you decided to pay.  Read the state payment instructions carefully since most states cannot be paid from within the TT system and requires additional steps.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/refunds/help/what-are-my-options-for-getting-my-state-refund-or-fo...

[lp-becky]

Thank you for the quick reply. I had a facepalm moment just before when I realized I probably had to physically make that payment. I have never been in this situation before – we've always gotten refunds from both or owed for both.