Can I deduct my state taxes due out of my federal income tax refund?

[aamber1-]

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?

[DoninGA]

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-]

This was very helpful .. Thank you !!

[IreneS · Accepted solution]

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

[aamber1-]

Thank you very much !

[IreneS]

You're welcome!