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posted Apr 1, 2021 7:05:14 PM

NY TAX DUE? What is that when i paid all my taxes

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Level 15
Apr 2, 2021 6:56:29 AM

you may think you paid all your taxes but NY State does not.

Expert Alumni
Apr 2, 2021 6:59:30 AM

Yes, you paid NY state income tax from your paychecks but one of the main reasons you may owe is because you didn't pay in enough state income taxes to cover the taxes based on your income (earnings). 

  • Contact your Human Resources or payroll department to see how you can adjust your state withholding to more accurately reflect your income.

 

There may be several other factors that go into you owing. The following are some suggestions to help you find the reason why.

 

  • Double check the amounts you entered into TurboTax to make sure they were entered correctly.
  • Do a state income tax return line by line comparison to see what is different this year versus last year. 
  • Your 2020 State Tax Withholding was lower than 2019.  
  • You deferred less income into your Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plan or Flexible Savings Plan.
  • You didn't qualify for a tax credit you received last year (or the credit amount decreased).
  • You removed a dependent.
  • You changed your filing status.
  • If you itemize, your Itemized Deductions are lower this year. or the standard deduction is lower.

 

To pay your state income tax amount due, see the following: 

  • Although a growing number of states offer direct-deposited refunds and/or let you pay your taxes with direct debit, not all states offer this. 
  • When you get ready to file your state return, we'll let you know which tax refund and tax payment options your particular state offers. 
  • You can also visit your state's website or contacting your state Department of Revenue for more information.

 

 

Level 15
Apr 2, 2021 7:04:25 AM

Or.....Do you mean you are still seeing tax due on your TT account?

 

Why does my TT account say I still owe tax due?

 

TT does not update after your return has been accepted.  Your account will always show the result of the return you prepared using the software.  TurboTax never knows if you received your refund —or how, when or even if you paid tax due.  Your proof that you paid your tax will be your own bank/credit card records.