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posted Jun 7, 2019 5:53:05 PM

Hi, in my home page, its displayed as "$254 TOTAL 2018 TAX DUE", can you explain this $254 is due

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Level 15
Jun 7, 2019 5:53:12 PM

Like I said it's just the combination of federal and state.  It is just the overall total for both.  It doesn't mean anything.  It is just for your info.

1,093 - 839 = 254.  After you get the 839 state refund and pay federal 1,093 you are 254 out of pocket.  

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Alumni
Jun 7, 2019 5:53:06 PM

Nobody can see your screen or your return.  Did you have a balance due on the tax return?

Level 15
Jun 7, 2019 5:53:07 PM

It might be the net combined of federal and state.  Look at the actual tax returns.

Level 15
Jun 7, 2019 5:53:09 PM

And Turbo Tax will always say the tax due or refund.  That is the result of the returns you filed.  It is not updated when you pay or get a refund.

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 5:53:11 PM

My federal tax due is $1,093 which i have filed and payed electronically, and i was about get $839 refund for state. but in my "Tax Home" screen, its showing as "$254 TOTAL 2018 TAX DUE" so i got confused... Please explain and i am not able to reach turbotax customer support specialist

Level 15
Jun 7, 2019 5:53:12 PM

Like I said it's just the combination of federal and state.  It is just the overall total for both.  It doesn't mean anything.  It is just for your info.

1,093 - 839 = 254.  After you get the 839 state refund and pay federal 1,093 you are 254 out of pocket.  

Level 15
Jun 7, 2019 5:53:13 PM

Do not get confused and think the state refund will go to the IRS and pay the federal tax due.  You have to pay the $1093 to the IRS and wait for the state refund of $839.