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posted Jun 1, 2019 2:31:54 PM

I owe Federal Tax but will set up installment. How come when I go to file it appears my state taxes will be used to pay my federal?

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New Member
Jun 1, 2019 2:31:55 PM

That's just a display,  state refunds are never used to pay the federal, nor are  federal refunds ever used to pay the state tax owed.  The display is just a misguided attempt to show you the net amount of cash you'll receive.

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New Member
Jun 1, 2019 2:31:55 PM

That's just a display,  state refunds are never used to pay the federal, nor are  federal refunds ever used to pay the state tax owed.  The display is just a misguided attempt to show you the net amount of cash you'll receive.