Why would I owe state taxes

laurenmckenna_82 · ‎March 9, 2025

xmasbaby0 · ‎March 9, 2025

We cannot see your tax return. The most common reason for owing state tax is that you did not have enough state tax withheld from your paychecks during the year. Double check all of the amounts you entered from tax documents such as your W-2's---look carefully at boxes 16 and 17. Look for misplaced decimals and extra zeros. Print a copy of 2023 and 2024 state returns and compare them side by side, line by line to spot the difference(s).

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SharonD007 · ‎March 9, 2025

You owe taxes if you didn't have enough withholdings from your W-2 throughout the year on the money that you made. If you're self-employed, you didn't pay enough estimated taxes throughout the year.

For more information, refer to the TurboTax Help Video: Why Do I Owe on My Tax Return?

You can visit your state’s Department of Revenue to find out if you can set-up an installment agreement if you can't pay the balance due. Please review the TurboTax article How do I contact my state's Department of Revenue? for more information.

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