Filed joint return - got federal refund but state kept taxes. How to pay $88 balance?
Filed taxes jointly with spouse for first time and just found out through a letter that state is keeping my refund. We got our federal refund no problem but state says I owe them. Wondering if its normal to owe state but not federal? They're holding my state refund and saying I still need to pay $88 but the letter doesn't explain how to pay. Really confused about what to do next.
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Javier Torres
Yes, it's completely normal to owe state taxes while getting a federal refund. Each tax system is separate and calculates differently. For the $88 balance, you can pay online through your state's department of revenue website - just search '[your state] pay taxes online'. Most states accept credit cards, direct debit, or you can mail a check.
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Natasha Volkov
omg thank you! I was worried something was wrong with our filing. Will check out the website rn 🙏
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Emma Wilson
Just make sure you keep the confirmation number when you pay online. Learned that one the hard way lol
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QuantumLeap
Hey guys instead of guessing whats going on with your transcripts, you should try taxr.ai - its only $1 and it analyzes everything for you. Saved me hours of research trying to figure out my refund situation https://taxr.ai
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Malik Johnson
Sounds interesting. Does it work for state tax issues too or just federal?
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QuantumLeap
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Malik Johnson
Just tried it - holy cow this thing is amazing! Showed me exactly why I had a balance due and how to fix it. Why isn't everyone using this?? 🤯
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Isabella Santos
welcome to adulting 🤡 wait till you see how many different ways the government can take your money lmaooo
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Ravi Sharma
Check if your state has a payment plan option. Mine let me split it up over 3 months when I was in the same boat
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Natasha Volkov
didn't even think about a payment plan! thx for the tip
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Freya Larsen
its probably bc of different withholding rates between federal and state. might wanna adjust your w4 for next year so this doesnt happen again
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Omar Hassan
^^^^ this right here. Had the same issue last year, fixed my withholding and this year was smooth sailing
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