If you itemized deductions, because the state income tax is deductible, any refund from the state would have to be reported as income the following year. If the software asks you if you received a refund from the state, and you used the standard deduction, simply answer "no" to see if this clears the issue and allows you to continue. If you took the standard deduction in 2023, any refund received is not taxable and does not need to be reported on your return.
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