@bwest15 wrote:
But Turbo Tax software does support e-filing so that does not make any sense. It also says on the New York website that if you prepare your own taxes that means you count as a tax preparer. I appreciate your information but it seems to be slightly off in terms of what New York will accept in terms of filing with paper.
Since the software you are using is not supporting the e-filing of the New York tax return, it can be mailed to the state.
You are not a tax preparer based on the New York state definition of tax preparers - https://www.tax.ny.gov/tp/efile/mandate_participants.htm#preparer
Definitions
Tax return preparer—You’re a tax return preparer if you:
- prepare any New York State return or claim for refund for compensation; or
- receive compensation for returns or claims for refund prepared by people that you employ or engage.
The mandate applies to tax return preparers located within and outside New York State.
