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June 4, 2019
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Is a Taxable Grant the same as a State Tax Refund?

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Best answer by AnnetteB6

No, they are not the same thing even though they are both reported on Form 1099-G.

The state tax refund is an amount that you receive after filing your state tax return.  It may be treated differently on your current year return than a taxable grant would be.

Be sure to read the TurboTax input screens carefully so that each type of income is reported in the right place in your return.

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June 4, 2019
Entering State Refund 1099-G and do not have an option for What type of Payment Did you Receive?  What should go here?
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June 4, 2019

No, they are not the same thing even though they are both reported on Form 1099-G.

The state tax refund is an amount that you receive after filing your state tax return.  It may be treated differently on your current year return than a taxable grant would be.

Be sure to read the TurboTax input screens carefully so that each type of income is reported in the right place in your return.

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June 4, 2019
This doesn't help me. The step by step for state tax refunds doesn't show 'tax refunds' as an option. It defaults to grants, which it isn't.