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lsarahlou
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I owe federal, but im getting a refund from state. Will my state refund be sent to federal toward what i owe or do i have to set up a payment plan for the whole amount?

 
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I owe federal, but im getting a refund from state. Will my state refund be sent to federal toward what i owe or do i have to set up a payment plan for the whole amount?

One refund can never be directly applied against what you may owe for the other.  They are entirely separate refund/payment systems.

 

Thus you have to arrange payment(s) separately with the IRS.

____________*Answers are correct to the best of my knowledge when posted, but should not be considered to be legal or official tax advice.*
lsarahlou
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I owe federal, but im getting a refund from state. Will my state refund be sent to federal toward what i owe or do i have to set up a payment plan for the whole amount?

Thank you! 

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