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Even after Federal efile accepted, michigan state efile not allowed stating "you must also select the federal return".

Forum|Forum|5 years ago
March 11, 2021
12 replies
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I have e-filed federal return and it is accepted in the status.

When I try to efile Michigan state tax ( File a Return => E-File => E-file my state return now(it shows that Federal Return has been transmitted) ),

TurboTax deluxe desktop version shows "E-file requires federal return. To e-file, you must also select the federal return".

Software is up-to-date with (Released 03/10/2021 Program and State).

Best answer by mesquitebean

@Questh

@ cromtoss

@ Bull71

@ robbyja

and others

TurboTax has a new FAQ started for this "state efile issue even though Federal is accepted," but there is little info in it since it's still being investigated. There IS a link there, however, to sign up for notifications.

FAQ: Why am I not able to e-file my state return after filing my Federal return?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-topics/help/why-am-i-not-able-to-e-file-my-state-return-after-filing-my-federal-return/00/2064566

robbyja

Level 5

Same here but for NY.

MannyPadua

Level 2

Same here also in NY

QuesthAuthor

Level 2

I called Turbotax Support, and was informed that it is a known issue. State efile has been suspended for 30+ states, due to issue in a form relating to retirement plan. I was told that this problem would be fixed by March 26, and I was asked to try again then.

robbyja

Level 5

Hello-

The NY form was in this morning's update and I was able to get beyond the error I was experiencing yesterday. Today resulted in a new error (per the subject line but for NY).

I was on with TT's level 2 support for almost 90 minutes (incl 10 minutes hold time). We screen shared and support first had me uninstall/reinstall (Deluxe for Windows). Although it reapplied the new update, it still didn't work (same error about having to also select the federal return which the software knew was already e-filed). Support found a software patch that was specific to this problem (for NY) but it wouldn't apply (it gave a message that it was for the wrong version). Support finally took a bunch of screen shots and said it would be escalated to development. I now have an open case number and expect that they will resolve it "soon." I believe there are others reporting the same problem. Once I am fully resolved, I will update this thread.

gmalin99

Level 2

TT told me I might have to print and mail since their software couldn't handle the e-filing. I think this person was lazy and didn't want to look into the issue. It seems like its pretty wide-spread, so hopefully developers will find the fix soon.

QuesthAuthor

Level 2

Another finding:

Schedule W should be mandatory for reporting income for Michigan state, but it seems that TurboTax does not support efiling this form, according to the below link.

https://care-cdn.prodsupportsite.a.intuit.com/forms-availability/turbotax_mi_windows_individual.html

For other states, you can check the link posted here:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/forms/help/s[product key removed]ability-table-for-turbotax-individual-personal-tax-products/00/26227

QuesthAuthor

Level 2

For Michigan, it might not be TT's fault.

According to Michigan.gov, e-file is not supported on Schedule W.

https://www.michigan.gov/taxes/0,4676,7-238-75545_43715-178350--,00.html

The above webpage does not indicate it is up-to-date for 2020. In 2019, I e-filed Michigan Schedule W without issue with TurboTax.

Could any TurboTax employee confirm this is a state government issue, but not software?

robbyja

Level 5

I found a 2020 tax year thread for you regarding Michigan.

It was answered by a Turbo Tax "employee - tax expert"

The question was "does TT generate a schedule W?"

TT's response was this in italics and I boldfaced and underlined the important part:

Yes. The information which pulls into the Schedule W, Michigan Withholding Tax Statement comes from your input in the federal interview section. (eg. W-2 Forms, 1099-R Forms, etc.)

The Michigan Schedule W is not supported for electronic filing though.

You will need to print and mail your return.

You will see Schedule W when you print out your return.

Bull71

Level 2

Same here for Virginia. E-filed Federal and accepted. Went back into the software and attempted to now e-file my State, but received the message that I also need to go back and select Federal for filing. When I do so, am informed that Federal has already been filed. Therefore, no selection available to do what the software is asking me to do.

cromtoss

Level 2

Same issue for Minnesota, in case anyone from my home state ends up on this thread.