topic Re: $20 Billion refund? in State tax filing

$20 Billion refund?

Jokar — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:57:36 GMT

I'm still filling out our Turbo Tax software, but my current estimated refund is nearly $20Billion. Obviously, that's not right, but I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong. Any ideas on where I should look for my mistake? (Or do you think I might be using a fake Turbo Tax program?

Re: $20 Billion refund?

xmasbaby0 — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 15:45:20 GMT

We cannot see your screen or your tax return. You need to look at any income amount and any tax withheld amounts you entered----and look for extra zeros and/or misplaced decimals. The comma and decimal are next to each other on the keyboard so it is easy to strike the wrong one. If you imported any data----your W-2, any sort of 1099's----check them carefully too and make sure they imported accurately. Sometimes things go awry with imported data--you should always compare the imported data to the printed copy.

And why do you think you could be using a fake program? Where did you purchase the software?

Re: $20 Billion refund?

JohnB5677 — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 15:57:02 GMT

I'm not sure if your online, or have a desktop version, but I would start with anything that had withholdings. Typically, a W-2, or 1099-R.

Then I suggest checking estimated payment information.

This is a guide to get into these areas.

W-2 posting online

Start out at Federal
Wages & Income
Select Wages and Salaries, or Revisit
Select add a W-2 for the appropriate person if married.
Post the tax ID number for the employer
If you want to import the W-2, enter the value from box 1 of the W-2
1. Follow instructions for the import.
------------To Type it Yourself--------------------- I suggest this option
Select [Change how I enter my form]
[Type it Myself]

1099-R Posting Online

Select Federal
Wages & Income
Select Wages and Salaries, or Revisit
Scroll to Retirement Plans and Social Security
Select the type of income.
1. IRA, 401(k), Pension Plan Withdrawals (1099-R)
2. Social Security (SSA-1099, RRB-1099)
3. Canadian Registered Pension Income
At this point you can edit an existing document of [Add another 1099-R]
If a new 1099-R continue to Let's import your tax info
You can import by selecting your provider.
1. Follow the instructions.
—---- Or to post manually —------- Suggested
[Change how I enter my form]
[Type it Myself]

Estimated taxes posting

Go to Deductions & Credits.
Under Your Tax Breaks
Scroll down to Estimates and Other Taxes Paid.
Select Estimated tax payments from the Drop-Down
Then Federal Estimated taxes ...

Re: $20 Billion refund?

Jokar — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 17:20:07 GMT

Thanks. I discovered that after uploading documents, several blocks of the "Federal Income tax withheld" were filled with some account numbers, and they "added up" to $20Billion!

Re: $20 Billion refund?

Jokar — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 17:21:47 GMT

Thanks, xmasbaby0. You're right. It was an error from uploaded documents!