Why do I have to pay State tax? I did not work and paid tax on SS and my pension.

warreallysucks · ‎June 4, 2019

xmasbaby0 · ‎June 4, 2019

What state?

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SweetieJean · ‎June 4, 2019

The amount you had withheld might not have been enough to cover the actual taxes due.

SweetieJean · ‎June 4, 2019

Per OP's other post, state is NC.

KatrinaB · ‎June 4, 2019

North Carolina exempts all Social Security benefits from income taxes. However, other forms of retirement income are taxed at the North Carolina flat income tax rate of 5.499%. You probably did not have enough state tax withheld to cover your state tax due for the year.

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https://smartasset.com/retirement/north-carolina-retirement-taxes

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Why do I have to pay State tax? I did not work and paid tax on SS and my pension.