First TT pays nothing to anyone... only the payment information is sent to the fed/state and they take care of the payment as directed. If you had a balance due then in the FILE tab step 2 you would have made a choice on how you will pay your state balance due and it could not be taken from a federal refund. Save a PDF of your 2021 return and review the state filing sheet showing your choice on how you were going to pay the balance due.
You must pay your state tax due using the state’s preferred method of receiving payment. For most states that will be by making a payment to the state’s own tax website, or by mailing a check or money order.
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