Why did my state return drop dramatically without adding any additional data?

Sometimes it takes a few seconds for the refund to react to something you may have entered.

 

You can also preview your tax return to make sure everything is accurate. You can do this by following the instructions below.

 

You can preview your actual return as it is a more accurate reflection of your refund amount.

 

You can get to your tax return in TurboTax desktop as follows:

1. Switch to Forms Mode, and then  (see screenshots below for additional guidance)
2. Scroll through your forms in the left panel and 
3. Click on the form you want to preview (Example Form 1040)

 

You can get to your Tax Return in TurboTax Online as follows: 

1. Go to "Tax Tools" in your left panel,
2. Select "Tools" and then 
3. Select "View Tax Summary" and 
4. Select "Preview Form 1040" or "Preview Entire Return"

 

Click here for "How do I update and print a new W-4?"

 

Click here for "Why do I owe taxes?"

 

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