I've been working in Virginia since November of 2020 so how come it isn't automatically adding it to my list of state refunds? When I try to it says year withheld is 2019...
It depends. Did you prepare a Virginia State Return to get back any refund that you may be entitled to? If not, you will need to prepare a Virginia State return.
I am not sure what type of message you receive when it indicate year withheld 2019. Are you trying to enter a hard copy 2019 W2? You might wish to contact Turbo Tax Tech Support at 1-800-446-8848 for further assistance as they can look at your screen to pinpoint any issues you are experiencing.
Last year 2020, i had to enter my state tax refund from prior year. Do I have to this year 2021.
You should have received a form 1099G from VA showing your state refund. You would enter that form information in the "Income" tab in the "Other Common Income" section using the "Refunds for state/local..." topic.
After entering the form information you will be asked follow up questions about your 2020 tax return.
If you used the standard deduction in 2020 your refund will not be taxable. Similarly, if you elected to use the state sales tax deduction instead of state income tax deduction, your refund will not be taxable.
If neither of those apply you will be asked questions about your 2020 schedule A amounts to determine how much of your refund may be taxable.