You can’t e-file a joint California return through TurboTax if you and your partner filed separate federal returns.
You can either mail your joint state return to the Franchise Tax Board or use CalFile on their website. Since CalFile is part of FTB, it bypasses IRS.
How do I print and mail my return in TurboTax Online?
If you mail your return, we suggest sending it by certified mail with return proof of delivery.
The IRS will reject an e-filed “mock” joint return because your Social Security numbers appear on previously accepted individual returns.
FTB will not accept an e-filed return through TurboTax without an accepted matching (joint) Federal return.
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