topic Did not itemize on Federal, itemized on state. Is state refund taxable next year. in State tax filing

Did not itemize on Federal, itemized on state. Is state refund taxable next year.

sonnypanico — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 01:01:01 GMT

Is state refund taxable next year, If I itemize on state and not on Federal returns

If this information wasn't helpful, what information woul...

CarolynM — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 01:01:01 GMT

If this information wasn't helpful, what information would be?

Please see edit. The refund is only taxable to the extent...

CarolynM — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 01:01:03 GMT

Please see edit. The refund is only taxable to the extent you received a federal tax benefit, so if you did not itemize your federal return, there is no benefit. Sorry for the confusion.

Unfortunately, a state tax refund is always income if you...

CarolynM — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 01:01:04 GMT

Unfortunately, a state tax refund is always income if you itemized your deductions to be reported on your federal tax return.

However, the taxable income is reduced by the federal tax benefit you received.

For more information on what is taxable income, follow this link:

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/irs-tax-return/taxable-income-vs-nontaxable-income-what-you-should-know/L0h4j5DZQ

[Edit 3/2/2019 8:08 AM SPT]