D0 I need to file my state tax if I owe nothing?

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If you are located in a state that has a state tax law, you are required to file regardless if you owe or not. Please see below.

If you're getting a small refund from your state, you may be tempted not to file, especially if it costs more to file your state than what you'd get back from them.

However, this decision can come back to haunt you later. State tax law – not your refund amount – determines whether or not you're required to file.

Many states require that you file a state tax return if you filed a federal return, regardless of your anticipated refund amount.

Please look online for your states ",Department of Revenue" Under "filing requirements"