Received State tax return in year 2021 for the tax year of 2019

Report the 2019 state tax refund, and we’ll figure out if it’s taxable or not. On the Tell us about your refund screen, as you enter your 1099-G form, you'll be able to enter the Tax Year of Refund (2019).

• You'll need to have your 2019 income tax return to enter some information so TurboTax can determine what if any of your state refund is taxable.

If all three of the following are true, your refund counts as taxable income:

• You itemized deductions last year, instead of taking the standard deduction
• You claimed state and local income taxes (not general sales taxes)
• Claiming the deduction helped you increase your federal refund or lower your tax bill

Even when your refund is taxable, it may not be the entire amount. It depends on how much the deduction affected your refund or tax bill. Just answer a few simple questions about last year’s refund, and we’ll calculate the taxable amount for you.