If it’s asking why you got a 1099G you are in the wrong place. Delete out of this one.
To enter a state refund just type 1099-G (with the dash) in the search box at the top of your return and click on Jump To it.
OR Enter the 1099G under
Federal on left
Wages & Income at top
Scroll down to 1099-Misc and Other Common Income
You might need click on Show More to expand the section
Then it's the first line for Refunds Received for State/Local Tax Returns - Click Start
You do not want the next line that says Other 1099G Income
On the first screen check YES - Received a State Refund.
