State Tax Refund

About State Tax Refund

State income tax refunds are based on the income tax that is levied by each individual state. There are seven states that have no income tax - Alaska, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming. The highest rate of state income tax is in Hawaii, with a maximum rate of 11%. The lowest rate is that of Illinois, which levies a flat tax of 3%. Most states have a progressive income tax, where the rates rise as the income grows higher.

Some state and local taxes (including state income taxes) are deductible for federal tax purposes. The federal government will subsidize a portion of an individual's state income tax, but only for taxpayers whose total deductions are greater than the standard deduction, which means the subsidy falls almost entirely to middle class payers.

As with federal tax returns, individual state returns must also be filed by April 15th. These can be done by mail or electronically.

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Recent State Tax Refund Questions

• What does it mean state tax refund accepted?

  19 hr 36 min ago - "State tax refund accepted" means that the state has received...

• What is the number to check state tax refund in Indiana?

  19 hr 41 min ago - The fastest way to check your state tax refund in Indiana wou...

• How long does it take to get a Idaho state tax refund back when you efile?

  20 hr 12 min ago - It depends if you used direct deposit or paper check. Direct ...

• What number can i call to find out were my tax refund is?

  20 hr 26 min ago - The number for the IRS tax refund hotline is 800-829-1954. Th...

• What phone number can I call to check my utah state tax refund status?

  22 hr 25 min ago - Contact the State Tax Commission 801-297-2200 or 800-662-4335...

• Which taxes refund do we get first the state or the federal?

  Yesterday, 4:49pm - As a result of a cooperative effort between the IRS and state...

• How long does it take to get state tax returns?

  Yesterday, 11:46am - State tax return refunds usually takes about 1 month if it's ...

• How long does a federal check come after you receive your state tax refund?

  Yesterday, 11:39am - Deposit times vary. If you sign up for direct deposit, you ca...

• Does turbo tax send your federal and state refund together?

  Yesterday, 11:37am - No they do not send them together.

• What is the number to find out the refund for NY State tax refund?

  Yesterday, 10:13am - The number to find out the refund for the New York state tax ...

• When getting paid for income taxes do you get paid social security tax withheld or federal income tax withheld?

  3 days ago, 11:11pm - If you get a refund for your income taxes it is either for yo...

• Who do I call about my state tax refund?

  3 days ago, 10:21am - With a copy of your return in hand, call 334 353-AL40(2540). ...

• Can the state garnish trust fund checks for child support?

  4 days ago, 3:43pm - Besides wage garnishment, a state's child support collection ...

• Is there a number I can call to check the status of my state income tax refund in KS?

  6 days ago, 11:13am - 1-800-829-1040

• How long does it take until I get back my Tax Return from the Government?

  Feb 03, 7:02am - It depends on if it's a federal or state refund, and whether ...

• Can child support intercept your state tax return in Indiana?

  Feb 02, 12:53pm - Yes it can. The State Tax Refund Offset collects payments of ...

• How do I get a tax refund?

  Feb 02, 12:27am - Tax refunds are mailed to you if you qualify after you file w...

• Will the state take tax refund money for child support?

  Feb 01, 8:00pm - Most states do participate in a program that will pull someon...

• If you owe child support in Arizona do they take your federal tax refund or your state tax refund?

  Jan 31, 1:28pm - Yes, Arizona law allows DCSE to take some or all of your inco...

• What state has the lowest sales tax?

  Jan 30, 11:21pm - Alaska residents pay the lowest state taxes. They do not pay ...

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