topic If i am getting a refund of 37$ for state taxes but it costs 39$ to file it do i have to file state tax? in Get your taxes done using TurboTax

If i am getting a refund of 37$ for state taxes but it costs 39$ to file it do i have to file state tax?

ks1963 — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:16:58 GMT

Re: If i am getting a refund of 37$ for state taxes but it costs 39$ to file it do i have to file...

HopeS — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 21:29:54 GMT

The amount of refund you are getting from the State does not determine whether or not you should file a State return.

You should look at the filing requirement for your State to see if you need to file a return. Therefore, search for the filing requirement for your State and look to see if you meet the minimum income threshold. Let's say your state shows that if you are single you should file a return if your adjusted gross income (AGI) is more than $9,750. Then, if your AGI is less than this amount you don't need to file a state return.

if this is your case you can delete the Form from your TurboTax account using the Tools menu or remove the State from e-filing when you are prompted for what returns you want to e-file.

To delete the form follow these steps if applicable:

Log in and open your return
Click Tax Tools from the left side of the screen
Select Tools from the drop-down menu
Click the Delete a Form hyperlink click to delete your State

@ks1963

Re: If i am getting a refund of 37$ for state taxes but it costs 39$ to file it do i have to file state tax?

Opus 17 — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 21:34:24 GMT

Filing is generally required by law. You must report your income to the state and calculate your tax due or refund due. There are ways to file that cost less than turbotax's filing fees.

If you don't file at all, the state is allowed to calculate your income from any information they can find -- W-2s, 1099s, bank records of deposits, and so on. They don't have to give you credit for any deductions, dependents or credits, because those things don't exist unless you claim them in writing. Then, they can bill you for the tax they think you owe (without deductions, dependents or credits) and confiscate your funds or send you to collections if you don't pay. Also, the statute of limitations never starts if you don't file, so if you don't file, the state could literally audit you for your 2022 taxes any time for the rest of your life.