Why am I paying more state (Oregon) tax than federal? Is it an indication of some issues with my return?

[Brae09]

If my tax liability is higher for Oregon state than for federal, is this some kind of indication that the return is not done correctly? Oregon should have a much lower tax rate than Federal. (My federal liability is about $3900 while Oregon's is $4200.)

[AmyC]

You may have federal credits that your state does not offer. This is not too surprising. Take a look at your federal return.

Look for credits:

• Look at Sch 3
• Look at 1040, lines 27-29

Your Oregon return begins with your federal 1040 line 11. To see your forms:

• In desktop, switch to Forms Mode. 
• For online, see How do I preview my TurboTax Online return before filing?

[fanfare]

My niece files in Oregon.

what you see is not surprising.

Oregon seems to be a high tax state.

@Brae09 

[Brae09]

I don't know why I still live in Oregon. Nothing is good. We are moving out.