I got my W2s this week, so I thought I’d be clever and file my taxes ASAP. Federal is fine. I’m getting $900 back, which is earmarked for car repairs and a couple of toys I’ve been wanting and/or needing.
State taxes? Oh boy! I used I-file, because it’s free, and I used it last year without any problems. When I got to the end of my worksheet, though, it said I owed $1100. Aieee! I’m not sure how that can be possible. I got a couple hundred dollars back last year. Of course, I move, too, and to a county where taxes are higher. I expected taxes to be slightly higher, but not that much. And, I expected some of the difference to be offset by the fact that my rent has gone up significantly, and I always file for renter’s deduction.
I just can’t imagine how my state taxes can have risen by $1300. I mean, my county tax withholding was only $340 and state only $897. There’s something seriously, seriously wrong with this picture.
Obviously, I am going to redo my form, as soon as their stupid software resets and will allow me to start over.
Grrrrr!
EDIT: Whew! I think the problem must be with I-File’s software. It was caught in a stupid loop, in which it wouldn’t let me delete or return to my worksheet. I went to the service I used for my federal return, paid the $29 to file state, and am getting $230 back. That’s much, much, much better than owing $1100!
I win!!!!
red paper boat 