How to file state return after federal return has been already filed and accepted? It keeps telling me to select federal also but it does provide federal for selection

[swjdtax]

read an instruction online saying federal return needs to be accepted before e-filing state. My federal return was accepted. When trying to file state, it tells me to go back to select federal as well but federal is no longer an option to be selected since it was already e-filed.

[mesquitebean]

Underneath your question it says you are using the online Live Basic product.  Is that incorrect?   Are you actually using desktop software (CD/download)?   I suspect you may be using the latter.

This state efile roadblock is a known issue for some desktop TurboTax users that is expected to be resolved in a product update on March 19, 2021.

If that's your situation, you can sign up through this FAQ for notifications, if desired.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-topics/help/why-am-i-not-able-to-e-file-my-state-return-after-...

[swjdtax]

Yes, i am using a desktop (CD/download) version of Deluxe.  I will check on the update on 3/19.  Thank you

[swjdtax]

Sorry, forgot to post an update here.

The issue has been resolved with an update on the software on 03/19.  I was able to successfully submit my state tax return.

Thank you for your prompt service.