Under 18 but I owe to state

[Finnyy05]

Hey just want to make sure this is right. I'm 17 and I thought that I got all of state and federal back. After going through the process it says that I owe for state. Is this right?

[GiseleD]

If your income is high enough, then you don't necessarily get a full refund of your withholding. What state are you in?

[Finnyy05]

im in illinois

[DavidS127]

Being younger than 18  does not matter for your Illinois state tax return.  It does matter, however, if you are claimed a dependent on another person's return; your taxes will be up to $113 more if you are.

Otherwise, your federal adjusted gross income (with any applicable additions or subtractions) is subjected to Ilinois income tax at a rate of 4.95%.  That Illinois tax amount is compared to what was withheld from your paycheck and reported in box 17 of your W-2.  The difference is a refund or more tax due.