Why am I being charged for state tax? This is the first time I'm doing it on turbotax. So last year and the year before I got a refund from both federal and state, I didnt have to pay state taxes when

[PhyllisG]

It is advised that you review your State's instruction booklet to determine if there as been an increase in the year end tax tables.

This is known to be the case.  Several states have increased their tax liability (income) tables, which have resulted in a reduction of refunds or have created balance due returns.

It is suggested that you review your return to ensure the amounts were entered correctly.  This may have caused the possible error.