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Filed 2018 M.F.J. together and owed federal almost $3k but get iowa state refund about $1400. Will irs take our state refund and apply automatically to what We owed?

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June 6, 2019
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2018 taxes balance due

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Best answer by DawnC0

No. That screen does not make it clear that you are dealing with 2 separate taxing authorities (the IRS and the State of IA). You will need to pay the full $2979 to the IRS before 04/15. The state of IA will refund you the $1430. You can use this link to remit your federal tax due if you prefer. IRS - Pay Your Taxes Now

I can understand the confusion with the refund meter(s).

DoninGA

Employee

No, not the 2018 state tax refund. You have until April 15, 2019 to pay the taxes owed without a failure to file penalty.

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W-M-Author

Thank you! But confused me is, owed federal $2979 and state refund $1340and stating in my account total balance due is $1639. So Im not sure what amount to pay to the irs before April 15.

DoninGA

Employee

What you are seeing is a visual of the Net between the tax refund and the taxes owed. The taxes owed cannot be deducted from a tax refund, federal or state.

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W-M-Author

Thank you very much! I really appreciate your answer.

DawnC0Answer

Employee

No. That screen does not make it clear that you are dealing with 2 separate taxing authorities (the IRS and the State of IA). You will need to pay the full $2979 to the IRS before 04/15. The state of IA will refund you the $1430. You can use this link to remit your federal tax due if you prefer. IRS - Pay Your Taxes Now

I can understand the confusion with the refund meter(s).