Why do i owe the state money

[xmasbaby0]

No one can see your tax return.  The usual reason for owing the state is that you did not have enough state tax withheld from your paychecks.  Going forward, check with your employer and adjust the amount of state tax they are withholding from your pay.

[HelenC12]

The reason you owe state income taxes is because you didn't pay in enough throughout the year either from your paycheck or sending in estimated tax payments to cover the taxes based on your income (earnings).

• Contact your Human Resources or payroll department to see how you can adjust your state withholding so you don't owe next year.

To pay your state income tax amount due, see the following.

• Although a growing number of states offer direct-deposited refunds and/or let you pay your taxes with direct debit, not all states offer this. 
• When you get ready to file your state return, we'll let you know which tax refund and tax payment options your particular state offers. 
• You can also visit your state's website or contacting your state Department of Revenue for more information.

Related Information:

• Can I pay my state taxes from my federal refund?
• How can I pay my federal taxes?
• What are the different options for getting my federal (IRS) tax refund?