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posted Jun 3, 2019 5:20:59 PM

What does balance due $185 mean

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Level 15
Jun 3, 2019 5:21:01 PM

It means you do not get a refund instead you owe money to the IRS or state. 

New Member
Jun 3, 2019 5:21:02 PM

So your saying if they get back $1,000-$2,000 and they owe $185 they wont get anything back??

Level 15
Jun 3, 2019 5:21:04 PM

@britmarie9425   Balance due means you owe $185 to either the IRS or state.  The original question did not ask or mention anything at all about "$1000-$2000"  It is possible to get a federal refund and owe the state, or the other way around--owe the IRS and get a state refund.  Either way--Balance Due or Tax Due means you PAY.