I donated my state refund to a charity when I files state return with turbo tax

[null261]

why is turbo tax saying I received a refund from the state

[CDJohnK]

Although you did donate your state refund to a charity, the refund will still actually be attributed to you. I have included a link that can help explain this in more detail:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3300205

If your refund was to be routed to a charity but you actually are receiving the refund, please contact our Product Support for assistance. 

https://support.turbotax.intuit.com/contact/

Let us know if this helps.