If your state return still shows as "Started," and
federal return has already been accepted by the IRS, you just need to go back
in and re-submit that state return only. This can happen if some of your state
forms were not finalized when you tried to e-file your state at the
same time as e-filing your Federal return. You can only e-file your state
return once all the forms have been finalized and your federal return is
accepted.
You can use the instructions
below to help you go back in and re-submit the state return only. If you see option to uncheck box next to Federal, uncheck that first if you already filed your federal or you won't be able to send the state through.
TurboTax Online Detailed Instructions:
- Login to your
TurboTax account.
- Select Show on
your Tax Home screen next to Your tax returns and
documents.
- Make sure the
current tax year is highlighted, then select Add a state.
- Select the State Taxes tab
to the left
- Select Continue to
start or complete your state taxes.
- Select Done
with State.
- Continue
through the flow to review and file your state taxes.
TurboTax CD/Download Detailed Instructions:
- Open your
return.
- Click on State Taxes tab.
- Follow on
screen prompts and continue through the flow to review and file your state
taxes.
NOTE: If you e-filed your
federal return as Married Filing Jointly but want to file your state returns as
Married Filing Separately, only one state return can be e-filed. The other will
have to be paper-filed.
