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PeterM
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Why do i get a federal refund but owe money for state

The two act independently of each other. Federal and state tax laws are not the same, and the tax rates aren't the same either. Some income is taxable at the federal level but non-taxable to the state, and vice-versa.

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PeterM
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Why do i get a federal refund but owe money for state

The two act independently of each other. Federal and state tax laws are not the same, and the tax rates aren't the same either. Some income is taxable at the federal level but non-taxable to the state, and vice-versa.

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