I e-filed my Alabama state taxes last night. The status is still listed as "pending". Do I need to mail a hard copy or does this count as meeting the deadline?

flynnanddawson · ‎April 18, 2023

I also made a payment when I e-filed.

SanfordS · ‎April 18, 2023

No, you don't need to mail a hard copy to the state. The state may take a couple of days to accept your e-filed return but if you e-filed before the deadline, then it's considered timely filed.

Vanessa A · ‎April 18, 2023

Pending counts as meeting the deadline. Even if it is rejected, you have 10 days to fix and resubmit.

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SharonD007 · ‎April 18, 2023

Some states start processing e-filed returns at the same time as the IRS, while some others do not. Please see the TurboTax article Why is my state e-file still pending?

You can also visit your state’s Department of Revenue for more information. Please review the TurboTax article How do I contact my state's Department of Revenue? for more information.

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I e-filed my Alabama state taxes last night. The status is still listed as "pending". Do I need to mail a hard copy or does this count as meeting the deadline?