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

aamber1- · ‎June 6, 2019

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?

IreneS · ‎June 6, 2019

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

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DoninGA · ‎June 6, 2019

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- · ‎June 6, 2019

This was very helpful .. Thank you !!

IreneS · ‎June 6, 2019

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

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aamber1- · ‎June 6, 2019

Thank you very much !

IreneS · ‎March 31, 2020

You're welcome!

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