Why I still need to pay state Tax?

[sunson29]

at end of turbo tax, it ask me to pay state tax. I was working in university, I thought I will get refund, not I need to still pay.  My question is how to calculate state tax base on my w2. In other words, is there a place in turbo tax will show me I own or I need to pay the state tax. Thank you.

[viktoriyab11 · Accepted solution]

On your state tax table (have to research your State) you can see how much taxes you have to pay on your taxable income.

Then check your W2 Forms, line 17 for State withholding. If there is an amount of your tax withholding more than the taxes you have to pay, you will then receive the refund. Which will be the difference amount between your withholdings and your taxes to pay. If you paid the right amount of taxes throughout the year, you'd then get no refund, and if you paid too little, you would owe.

How do I preview my TurboTax Online return before filing? https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3302322

Asow, you can go to My Tax Timeline, this will show you the Federal and State taxes due.

[sunson29]

Dear Viktoriya, thanks for the details answer!  You said "If there is an amount of your tax withholding more than the taxes you have to pay, you will then receive the refund. " Allow me to ask this,  if line17 is state withholding. Then, where is "taxes you have to pay"?  I do see line 17 has a number, btw, I was in KS.

[viktoriyab11]

2017 KANSAS TAX TABLE <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.ksrevenue.org/pdf/ip17.pdf#search=tax%20table%202017">https://www.ksrevenue.org/pdf/ip17...> (page 20)

[sunson29]

Dear Viktoriya,  could you confirm this with me? I just google it.  from link: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.ksrevenue.org/taxrates.html">https://www.ksrevenue.org/taxrates.html</a> , it says :taxable income not over $15,000: 2.9% (79-32,110) . I was a student, the income is <15.000.  if this is current, and i assume box 16 is 10,000, then 10,000*2.9% is amount I need to pay for the state tax?  Thank you.

[sunson29]

wow, viktoriya, thank you! in that form I found two column "single, file Separate" and "married, file joint". I married my wife in 2017, this means, I need to look at the column of "married, file joint?"

[viktoriyab11]

NM Tax Tables <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.tax.newmexico.gov/Businesses/tax-tables.aspx">http://www.tax.newmexico.gov/Businesses/tax...>

[sunson29]

wow, viktoriya, thank you! in that form I found two column "single, file Separate" and "married, file joint". I married my wife in 2017, this means, I need to look at the column of "married, file joint?"

[viktoriyab11]

Yes!

[sunson29]

Hey, Viktoriya, you are true expert, it seems that you work for turbotax. May I ask, 1. is there a way, I could talk with you? I am using the 30$ plus benefit. I checked those table, but my result is I will get refund only, not I need to pay state tax. However, at end of turbotax, it ask me how do I want to pay the state tax....  I don't know how much it, but 2. it there a way I could see that amount before I click the final send efiles ?  I am sorry about my multiple questions. Just because  you are so good and so helpful.  thank you again

[viktoriyab11]

Make sure you are looking for state withholding on W-2 Box 17 (you mentioned box 16 above).
W-2 form is your only income? Don't you have to pay any penalty? The penalty can increase your taxes owed.
Follow the link to preview your return.
<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/6680729">https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/6680729</a>