How can I efile more than 3 state returns?

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June 6, 2019
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Do I need to purchase something else in order to efile more than 3 state returns?

TurboTax Deluxe Windows

LindaA

Level 10

You can only e-file up to three different states for each federal return you prepare with the TurboTax CD/Download software. If using the software, any additional states must be paper-filed. With TurboTax Online, you may e-file up to five different states per federal return. Please see the FAQs below for more information.

How many state returns can I prepare in the TurboTax CD/Download software? https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3300044

How do I switch from TurboTax Online to the TurboTax software? https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3302260

jpdrucker

Level 2

Forgive me, but for lack of better words, this is really dumb. Why would online have more capabilities than the software itself? Either way you make money off people buying the states to file; what's the difference? Why put a limitation on the amount of states someone can file with the software? This

rjoral

Level 2

File your federal return and pick 3 states. Once you submit file the federal return again and pick 3 different states ( or 1or 2 whatever you need). The Fed return will reject as it has already been filed but the 3 new states will file. At least that's what happened with me. I'm not sure why Turbotax has this blocker - if they said pay more I think most/all of us will.

VolvoGirl

Level 15

So you were able to efile more than 3 states from the Desktop program? Really?

In the Desktop program you can only efile up to 3 states for each federal return. Some people need to file in more than one state. The rest you will have to print and mail. See

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901306-how-many-returns-can-i-e-file-in-the-turbotax-software

In the Online version you can efile 5 states for 1 federal

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1946014-how-many-times-can-i-e-file-using-turbotax-online

jaguilar2968

Level 2

i need to e file at least 500 federal and state taxes, what program do i need

VolvoGirl

Level 15

Huh? 500? You need a professional program. Turbo Tax is for self prepared returns. Intuit has 2 products for tax preparers. They are Lacerte and ProSeries. ProSeries is the least expensive. You can install ProSeries and Turbo Tax on the same computer.

Intuit Products for Tax Professionals,

https://taxpro.intuit.com

And to prepare more than five e-files, you will need to sign up with the IRS as an ERO - an Electronic Returns Originator. How to become an Authorized E-file Provider…..

http://www.irs.gov/Tax-Professionals/e-File-Providers-&-Partners/Become-an-Authorized-e-file-Provider

Do you need a PTIN (Preparer Tax Identification Number)?

http://www.irs.gov/Tax-Professionals/Frequently-Asked-Questions:-Do-I-Need-a-PTIN%3F