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

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

warreallysucks — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 01:37:39 GMT

What state?

xmasbaby0 — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 01:37:40 GMT

What state?

The amount you had withheld might not have been enough to...

SweetieJean — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 01:37:42 GMT

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

Per OP's other post, state is NC.

SweetieJean — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 01:38:13 GMT

Per OP's other post, state is NC.

North Carolina exempts all Social Security benefits from...

KatrinaB — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 01:38:18 GMT

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.

Please view the link below for more information.

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