How do I file state only?

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February 15, 2025
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I already filed federal return with another company, I need to file only the state return.

Best answer by VolvoGirl

You can't prepare just state. You need to fill out federal first and when it matches the federal return you filed you can do the state return. You will need pay for federal and state. Then say to mail both and just mail state.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/filing-and-paying-taxes/help/can-i-prepare-and-file-just-my-state-return-using-turbotax/00/26408

xmasbaby0

Level 15

When you use TurboTax the information flows from the federal return to the state return. You cannot use TT to prepare a "stand alone" state return. Try going to your state's tax website to see if you can file there.

CONTACT THE STATE

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/state-taxes/contact-state-department-revenue/L9qVToi02_US_en_US?uid=m6e06um0

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

VolvoGirlAnswer

Level 15

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/filing-and-paying-taxes/help/can-i-prepare-and-file-just-my-state-return-using-turbotax/00/26408

amdryzen3vega8Author

Level 2

So instead of E-file do a print and mail instead but then just choose the state to print out? I think I get it. Will check it out, thank you much.

kmcswain24

Level 2

how convenient for TT you have to pay for both state and federal even if you only want federal. It's supposed to be a free service. Where are you anit-trust enforcers?

VolvoGirl

Level 15

If you only want to file federal you don’t have to pay for state. If it starts a state return you can delete it in both Online and Desktop.

To not pay for state you can delete it. How to delete the state,

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/how-do-i-delete-my-state-return-in-turbotax-online/00/25895

xmasbaby0

Level 15

"It's supposed to be a free service."

If you have a very simple return that only requires Form 1040 and no extra forms or schedules then you can use the Free Edition for both a federal and state return. But if your return requires the use of forms in addition to Form 1040, you have to use a paid version of the software for federal and for state.

HOW CAN I DOWNGRADE TO A LOWER VERSION

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/change-service-level/downgrade-lower-priced-version-turbotax-online/L2IDaMvkt_US_en_US?uid=m6ilzady

WHY DO I HAVE TO PAY? I WANT THE FREE EDITION

The information that you can enter in Free Edition is pretty limited now. Thanks to the tax laws that began for 2018 returns, there are no more simple Form 1040EZ or 1040A's. Everything goes on a Form 1040 that has three extra "schedules" with it, and if you need any of those schedules, you are not able to use the Free Edition. Using the standard deduction instead of itemizing does NOT mean you will not need any of those schedules. If you started in the Free Edition and entered any data that required any extra forms or schedules, you have to upgrade to a paid version and if you are watching the screens carefully you are alerted to the upgrade.

TurboTax Online: Important Details about Filing Simple Form 1040 Returns

If you have a simple Form 1040 return only (no forms or schedules except as needed to claim the Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit or student loan interest), you can file for free yourself with TurboTax Free Edition, or you can file with TurboTax Live Assisted Basic at the listed price. Roughly 37% of taxpayers are eligible.

Examples of situations included in a simple Form 1040 return (assuming no added tax complexity):

W-2 income
Interest, dividends or original issue discounts (1099-INT/1099-DIV/1099-OID) that don’t require filing a Schedule B
IRS standard deduction
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Child Tax Credit (CTC)
Student loan interest deduction
Taxable qualified retirement plan distributions
Examples of situations not included in a simple Form 1040 return:
- Itemized deductions claimed on Schedule A, like charitable contributions, medical expenses, mortgage interest and state and local tax deductions
- Unemployment income reported on a 1099-G
- Business or 1099-NEC income (often reported by those who are self-employed, gig workers or freelancers)
- Stock sales (including crypto investments)
- Income from rental property or property sales
- Credits, deductions and income reported on other forms or schedules
  
  How can I see my TurboTax fees?
  
  https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/intuit-account-billing/review-fees-turbotax-online/L1XnIzgzg_US_en_US?uid=m682vq7k
  
  If your TurboTax fees are higher than expected, you can reduce them by removing add-ons (BEFORE you e-file) :
  - Remove Premium Services
  - Remove MAX Defend & Restore
  - Remove a state
  - Remove PLUS Help & Support
  - Remove Pay With Your Refund
    
    Or—-Use this IRS site for other ways to file for free. There are 8 free software versions available from the IRS Free File site
    
    https://apps.irs.gov/app/freeFile/