What should i do about my state tax issue and not receiving state taxes?

[AmyC]

Can you clarify your problem? We can't see your return.

[xmasbaby0]

Are you asking why your state return does not show a state refund?   Or are you asking why your state has not yet issued your refund?  

[lmclaughlin9605]

I am asking why every year I owe state taxes instead of getting taxes back. It seems since I have been with TurboTax I don't get state taxes back but if I go in-person I get some back. Now, I claim every year 0 for state and do not get as much back under state and get alot back for Federal. This is my main question.

[lmclaughlin9605]

As of now i claim 2 allowances for state and for federal it is showing $2500 for my allowances which is 2 dependents.

[lmclaughlin9605]

Effective Date Effective Date 03/27/2025 Lock In Letter Lock In Letter Payroll Withholding Status Payroll Withholding Status Head of Household Multiple Jobs or Spouse Works Multiple Jobs or Spouse Works Total Dependent Amount Total Dependent Amount 2,500.00 Other Income Other Income 0.00 Deductions Deductions 0.00 Extra Withholding Extra Withholding 0.00 Exempt Exempt Nonresident Alien Nonresident Alien Last Updated Last Updated 03/27/2025 05:40:30.675 PM would this be efficient or not for federal?

[BrittanyS]

Have you checked with your HR department to check how your W-4 is listed for the IRS and State?  The W-4 is design for you to have the minimal amount withheld from your paycheck, so if you are claiming your dependents or as married on your w-4 you are likely to just break even or even have a tax balance owed.  Many individuals who are single with no dependents may even have a balance due because the W-4 does is not designed to get you to a refund but instead is designed to pay the balance of tax owed.  If you are consistently owing every year, your first step would be to update your W-4 to accommodated your taxes.  For example, if you are single with no dependents and you are set to single with 0, you may want to update your W-4 to have extra withholdings if you want a refund.  Or if you are married, switch the W-4 to Married filing separate.  Small adjustments on the W-4 can help prevent tax debt on your state return.