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New Member
posted Jun 4, 2019 12:53:25 PM

What do black numbers mean? and how do i know if im even getting a refund?

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Level 9
Jun 4, 2019 12:53:26 PM

Black, gray or red numbers mean that you owe taxes to the government. And green means refund. 

But you should see Federal Refund or State Refund at the top next to the numbers, if you are getting a refund. If you see Balance Due next to federal or state, that means you owe taxes. 

New Member
Mar 15, 2020 3:10:53 PM

What if the federal number is grey at the top but green at the bottom? And it doesn't say amount owed next to federal?

Expert Alumni
Mar 16, 2020 8:54:04 AM

What product and page are you looking at?  If using a mobile app, try signing in using a browser and you should see "Refund" or "Owed" at the top of the pages.   

Level 1
Mar 14, 2021 11:31:02 PM

Did you end up getting your refund? Got the same thing on mine, larger refund numbers are grey, small refund number green. IRS say still processing