"I did the MA State tax return first and then the RI one, so that may not have helped."
>Doing your state returns in the incorrect order will likely result in both returns being incorrect.
>The "other state credit" amount is based on the calculated tax due to the non-resident state, which may (and usually does) differ from the amount withheld as shown on the W-2. Also, the "other state credit" may not exceed the tax due to the home state on the taxed amount. There is no "max credit of $1,000".
>No, a refund from one state may NOT be automatically applied to the tax due to another state.
**Answers are correct to the best of my ability but do not constitute tax or legal advice.
