Currently filing on freetaxusa, at a question asking:
Did you owe money on a 2024 state or local tax return? yes/no
Enter the amount you paid with the 2024 state or local tax returns you filed in 2025:
I had a garnishment in 2025 for 2024 california state taxes. I like to scrutinize and just want to be sure for this question, I have paid haven't I?
feels like a silly question. Does garnishment count as payment on an owed return?
byu/soupbirded intax
Posted by soupbirded
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Yes, but only the amount that was paid toward taxes – not interest or penalties. It’s to determine if you can use it as an itemized deduction on your Federal return. If you’re not going to itemize, it won’t make any difference.