We used TurboTax to file my full-time student child's taxes on a $15K income university job in Maryland in which the feds withheld $235 -- and are refunding $171 -- and Maryland withheld $707 -- was refunding a couple hundred. Alas, his returns were rejected because he hadn't checked the box that said he could be claimed as a dependent. When we did, the Feds were still refunding $171 but Maryland now is saying he OWES another $271 -- for a grand total of $980 of 6.5% on $15K? Can that really be right? Are there credits or deductions we should be looking for to offset that in Maryland? I'm seeing Maryland's top tax rate is less than 6% and he's paying over that on $15K???
Appreciate any advice in advance
