Why is it saying I owe on state

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There may be several reasons why you owe state income taxes. The following are some suggestions to help you find out the reason:

• Double check the amounts you entered into TurboTax to make sure they were entered correctly.
• Do a state income tax return line by line comparison to see what is different this year versus last year.  
• Your 2019 State Tax Withholding was lower than 2018.  
• You deferred less income into your Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plan or Flexible Savings Plan.
• You didn't qualify for a tax credit you received last year (or the credit amount decreased).
• You removed a dependent.
• You changed your filing status.
• If you itemize, your Itemized Deductions are lower this year or you are using the standard deduction.

Related information: 

• What are my options for getting my state refund or for paying any state taxes I owe?
• What if I can't pay my taxes?