I entered all info for my federal tax return but when finishing it says that I don't get a federal refund?

[amberrousan]

Thank you for all the help. This is my first time filing taxes for myself so it's all fairly confusing to me.

[DawnC0]

looks like you are due a state refund - No federal withholding was deducted from your W-2.  And you don't qualify for any refundable credits for claiming a parent.  And TT needs information about your parents (due to your age) to calculate your return.  You don't need to upgrade but there is no federal refund due, only state.

[VolvoGirl]

Thanks DawnC

[amberrousan]

Could you explain more for me why I dont get a federal refund? It said that i had about $280 withheld for federal taxes. Also what other info is needed for my parents and where do i enter it. Thanks

[amberrousan]

Also I was under the impression that federal taxes were being withheld from my paychecks.

[DawnC0]

Your employer was withholding STATE income tax, no federal.  That is why you are getting a state refund.  You should update your withholding with your employer so they start taking out federal tax too.  Look at your W-2 at Box 2.  If there was an amount in Box 2, you would have received it back as a refund.   Double check that box because you didn't enter anything from box 2 into your return.  And your state return DOES show a refund.

[VolvoGirl]

And you don't get back the Social Security in box 4 and Medicare box 6.  Did you manually enter your W2 or import it or take a picture?  It may have entered it wrong.  Double check the W2 entry with your actual W2.  

[amberrousan]

Thank you so much for all of your help everyone. I entered my w2 with a picture and it didnt capture all of my information. I'm so glad I was able to resolve everything.

[VolvoGirl]

Whew!  Glad you finally found it.

[VolvoGirl]

Whew!  Glad you finally figured it out!