Tried to use my refund to pay for the filing cost but it says , I don't have a federal refund, what do I do , to use my refund to pay filing fee ?

[Rainman12]

No IRS refund = nothing there to pay from. Use credit or debit card to pay.

[makaylahmaree]

I have a federal refund amount, that's why I was going to use my refund to pay .... Because there is a significant amount

[mesquitebean]

See my Answer below on how much your fees are.  Is your refund enough to pay them?

[mesquitebean · Accepted solution]

Maybe you have a Federal refund, but perhaps it's not large enough to pay the product fees and the additional service fee for that option.

Live Self-Employed is currently 169.99 for a Federal refund and 39.99 for a state refund.  If you choose to pay that out of the Federal refund, there is an additional 39.99 service fee (44.99 for California filers).

Have you been using the features of your Live product?  That feature allows for on-demand help from a CPA/EA tax pro during preparation,  and a final review of your return, which they will sign.

FAQ:  What is TurboTax Live?
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/3859448-what-is-turbotax-live

[makaylahmaree]

I have a significant amount for my federal refund. So I'm not understanding

[makaylahmaree]

A little over 6 thousand.

[mesquitebean]

Did you choose efiling and did you choose direct deposit?   Do you have a USA address?   Are you trying to split the deposit into 2 accounts?

[mesquitebean]

Here's how to review your 1040 Worksheet.

In the left menu column, click on TAX TOOLS, then TOOLS.
In the Tools window, choose "View Tax Summary."
Review that screen and look at the line for your Federal refund.
Then go to the left menu column again and click "Preview My 1040."
That will open the 1040 Worksheet.
Review what is shown for the Federal refund on Line 20a.