Sorry but the only way you can file now is by mail. You can mail your NY return too. Even if you amend your child's return, the system will not catch up in order for you to e-file this year. Print, sign and mail your return that claims your child.
When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s. Use a mailing service that will track it, such as UPS or certified mail so you will know the IRS/state received the return.
Federal and state returns must be in separate envelopes and they are mailed to different addresses. Read the mailing instructions that print with your tax return carefully so you mail them to the right addresses.
New York prefers e-filed returns, but there are certain circumstances that make it necessary for you to file your NY return by mail and the state DOES allow mailed returns. If you could not or did not e-file your federal return then your NY return cannot be e-filed. It has to be mailed. It is not possible to e-file any state return if the federal return was not e-filed and accepted by the IRS.
https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/efile/efile_mandate_for_individuals.htm
https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/file/return_assembly_mail.htm
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/returns-and-forms/help/when-would-i-have-to-file-returns-in-more-t...
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