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I owe in taxes but it shows like they’ll just take what I owe from my taxes but then says I have options on how to pay back using a credit card, payment plan, etc.

Aren’t they already taking my return why would I need to set up a payment plan?
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I owe in taxes but it shows like they’ll just take what I owe from my taxes but then says I have options on how to pay back using a credit card, payment plan, etc.

So are you saying you owe taxes but are getting a refund? Sorry just want to make sure I fully understand to get you the best support and response.

I owe in taxes but it shows like they’ll just take what I owe from my taxes but then says I have options on how to pay back using a credit card, payment plan, etc.

Your state tax due cannot be paid from your federal refund. 

It is not possible to pay your state tax due from your federal refund, nor is it possible to pay a federal tax due from a state refund.  The federal and state treasuries are completely separate from each other.  You may have seen a TurboTax summary of your federal and state amounts that confused you into thinking one was “paying” the other.  It is not. The ONLY thing you can pay for from a federal refund is your TurboTax fees if you chose that option.  

 

 If you have federal tax due you can pay by mailing your payment with the 1040V voucher, (which has the address printed on it, having the payment taken out of a designated bank account, or you can pay directly on the IRS website. 

 

https://www.irs.gov/payments

 

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-payments/help/how-can-i-pay-my-federal-taxes/00/26212

 

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-payments/help/how-do-i-pay-my-irs-tax-due-with-a-check-or-mone... 

 

 

To apply for a payment plan with the IRS

 

Apply Online for a Payment Plan

 

 

You must pay your state tax due using the state’s preferred method of receiving payment.  For most states that will be by making a payment to the state’s own tax website, or by mailing a check or money order.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1900884-what-are-my-options-for-getting-my-state-refund-or-for-pay...

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901670-how-do-i-contact-my-state-department-of-revenue

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

I owe in taxes but it shows like they’ll just take what I owe from my taxes but then says I have options on how to pay back using a credit card, payment plan, etc.

Good catch! Don't know why I couldn't wrap my head around that one. Nicely done.

I owe in taxes but it shows like they’ll just take what I owe from my taxes but then says I have options on how to pay back using a credit card, payment plan, etc.

@KellyA-confused consumer You are far from being the first person who got confused by that summary!   Glad you understand!

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

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