why do I owe so much in state taxes when I did not owe last year and nothing changed

It depends. Check your W-2 for state withholdings in 2023 against the W-2 for 2024. If they are relatively close then it's other income that is causing the extra balance due on your state return.

Review each tax return line by line to see exactly where the differences are. This will provide better insight for you.

You have access to all forms when you choose to print your return in TurboTax Online/Mobile.  However you are required to pay before printing, but do not have to file until you are ready.

• Can I print a copy of my return in TurboTax Online before filing?

If you are using TurboTax Desktop you can switch to Forms and review all forms and worksheets.

WHY DO I OWE STATE TAX?

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).