Can Client requests the federal refund apply to the state tax owed?

[egrigsbyea]

Client asked me if it is possible her federal refund applying to the state tax owed.  I looked lacerte under the general menu line 3 Misc. info/Direct Deposit and cannot find it.  Is there something we can do that in Lacerte software? 

Please advise.

[Accountant-Man]

CANNOT be done.

However, the feds can TAKE your state refund if you owe the feds.

[IRonMaN]

Hurry up and file the federal.  When the client gets that refund, they can pay the state.  

[egrigsbyea]

Accountant-Man,

Yes, you did. 

Many thank you for answering my question.  I appreciated it very much.

Have a blast time during the Tax Season!  LOL

[egrigsbyea]

IRonMan,

Yes, I agreed with you. 

When the client receives a refund, and pay the state tax due before or on May 17th.  

Have a blast time during the Tax Season.  LOL